January weather in Newport News, VA
The average temperature in Newport News in January is 39.8°F (30.6°F–49.0°F). Average precipitation: 3.05 inches.
January is a winter month in Newport News, and is cooler than the annual average of 59.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 43m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
49.0°F
Avg Low
30.6°F
Precipitation
3.05 in
Daylight
9h 43m
January records in Newport News
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 73.9°F (2022) | 10.2°F (2018) | 0.51 in (2021) |
| January 2 | 69.1°F (2022) | 9.1°F (2018) | 0.82 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 72.0°F (2004) | 7.2°F (2018) | 1.77 in (2022) |
| January 4 | 77.0°F (2005) | 17.1°F (2001) | 0.57 in (2020) |
| January 5 | 72.0°F (2007) | 12.2°F (2018) | 0.18 in (2004) |
| January 6 | 75.0°F (2005) | 6.3°F (2018) | 1.00 in (2002) |
| January 7 | 72.0°F (2008) | 3.2°F (2018) | 0.41 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 73.0°F (2008) | 8.2°F (2017) | 0.49 in (2023) |
| January 9 | 73.0°F (2008) | 6.3°F (2017) | 1.17 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 72.0°F (2026) | 7.2°F (2017) | 0.57 in (2026) |
| January 11 | 73.9°F (2014) | 12.0°F (2004) | 0.87 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 72.0°F (2005) | 19.2°F (2025) | 1.05 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 78.1°F (2005) | 19.9°F (2003) | 0.42 in (2019) |
| January 14 | 75.0°F (2007) | 19.2°F (2018) | 1.42 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 75.0°F (2007) | 19.2°F (2025) | 0.87 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 68.0°F (2007) | 13.1°F (2025) | 1.67 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 68.0°F (2010) | 12.2°F (2009) | 1.34 in (2013) |
| January 18 | 69.1°F (2006) | 10.0°F (2003) | 0.90 in (2015) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (2023) | 12.9°F (2003) | 1.25 in (2002) |
| January 20 | 66.9°F (2014) | 19.0°F (2026) | 0.63 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 63.0°F (2018) | 16.2°F (2008) | 0.45 in (2017) |
| January 22 | 66.0°F (2018) | 10.2°F (2025) | 0.97 in (2016) |
| January 23 | 72.0°F (2018) | 7.2°F (2025) | 1.03 in (2016) |
| January 24 | 71.1°F (2024) | 12.2°F (2025) | 1.50 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 71.1°F (2024) | 15.1°F (2003) | 1.66 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 73.0°F (2024) | 18.1°F (2013) | 0.70 in (2011) |
| January 27 | 69.1°F (2012) | 10.0°F (2003) | 0.48 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 70.0°F (2002) | 9.0°F (2003) | 0.42 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 73.9°F (2002) | 9.1°F (2014) | 0.55 in (2003) |
| January 30 | 80.1°F (2002) | 1.2°F (2014) | 0.72 in (2003) |
| January 31 | 72.0°F (2013) | 13.1°F (2014) | 0.69 in (2025) |