January weather forecast
Essex, CT

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Weather in January

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

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Essex, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essex, Connecticut, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Essex, 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 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Essex, Connecticut, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Essex?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), is generally the coldest month in Essex, Connecticut.

How cold is it in Essex in January?

January temperatures in Essex vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Essex?

The average relative humidity in January in Essex is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Essex?

In Essex, Connecticut, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Essex?

In Essex, Connecticut, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Essex?

The average day length in January in Essex is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Essex?

On the first day of January in Essex, 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 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Essex?

The average sunshine duration in January in Essex, Connecticut, is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Essex?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Essex?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Essex, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Essex, CT

Average temperature in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average pressure in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average wind speed in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average humidity in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average rainfall in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average snowfall in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average UV index in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Essex, 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
Essex, CT

Average visibility in January - Essex, 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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