January weather forecast
Canterbury, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Canterbury, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, in Canterbury, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canterbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Canterbury, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Canterbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 12.99" (330mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Canterbury, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canterbury, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Canterbury, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Canterbury, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Canterbury, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Canterbury, in January, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in January?

In Canterbury, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canterbury have in January?

In Canterbury, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Canterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Canterbury, CT

Average temperature in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Canterbury, CT

Average pressure in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Canterbury, CT

Average wind speed in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Canterbury, CT

Average humidity in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canterbury, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Canterbury, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Canterbury, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Canterbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Canterbury, CT

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

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

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