January weather forecast
Barkhamsted, CT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

Barkhamsted experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Barkhamsted, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Barkhamsted, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively, January is Barkhamsted's coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Barkhamsted, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Barkhamsted, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Barkhamsted, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Barkhamsted have in January?

In Barkhamsted, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average temperature in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average pressure in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average wind speed in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average humidity in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average rainfall in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average snowfall in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average UV index in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Barkhamsted, CT

Average visibility in January - Barkhamsted, CT
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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