January weather forecast
Chester, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Chester, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chester, Connecticut, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Chester, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 9.53" (242mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Chester experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

How cold is January?

In Chester, in January, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Chester, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chester in January?

In January, in Chester, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Chester?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Chester, CT

Average temperature in January - Chester, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Chester, CT

Average pressure in January - Chester, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Chester, CT

Average wind speed in January - Chester, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Chester, CT

Average humidity in January - Chester, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Chester, CT

Average rainfall in January - Chester, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Chester, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chester, CT

Average snowfall in January - Chester, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chester, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chester, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chester, CT

Average UV index in January - Chester, 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
Chester, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Chester, CT

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

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

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