January weather forecast
Darien, CT

Share

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Darien, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Darien, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.7 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Darien, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Darien experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a minimum of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Darien, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Darien in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Darien, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Darien have in January?

In Darien, Connecticut, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Darien have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Darien?

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 Darien, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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
Darien, CT

Average temperature in January - Darien, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Darien, CT

Average pressure in January - Darien, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Darien, CT

Average wind speed in January - Darien, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Darien, CT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Darien, CT

Average rainfall in January - Darien, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Darien, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Darien, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Darien, CT

Average snowfall in January - Darien, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Darien, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Darien, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Darien, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Darien, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Darien, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Darien, CT

Average UV index in January - Darien, 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
Darien, CT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Darien, CT

Average visibility in January - Darien, 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).

Darien, Connecticut, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location