January weather forecast
Durham, CT

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Durham, Connecticut, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Durham experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 34°F (1.1°C) and a minimum of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Durham, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durham are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Durham, Connecticut, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Durham's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

Durham in January has an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Durham, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Durham, Connecticut, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Durham, in January, during 7.4 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Durham, CT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°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 (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Durham, CT

Average pressure in January - Durham, 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
Durham, CT

Average wind speed in January - Durham, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Durham, CT

Average humidity in January - Durham, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Durham, CT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Durham, CT

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Durham, CT

Average snowfall in January - Durham, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Durham, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Durham, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Durham, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Durham, CT

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Durham, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Durham, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Durham, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Durham, CT

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

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

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