January weather forecast
New Preston, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in New Preston, Connecticut, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

New Preston's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In New Preston, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In New Preston, in January, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

New Preston's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in New Preston, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in New Preston, Connecticut, is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In New Preston, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In New Preston, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does New Preston have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Preston have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
New Preston, CT

Average temperature in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
New Preston, CT

Average pressure in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
New Preston, CT

Average wind speed in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
New Preston, CT

Average humidity in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
New Preston, CT

Average rainfall in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
New Preston, CT

Average rainfall days in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Preston, CT

Average snowfall in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Preston, CT

Average snowfall days in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Preston, CT

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Preston, CT

Average sunshine days in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
New Preston, CT

Average UV index in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
New Preston, CT

Average cloud cover in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
New Preston, CT

Average visibility in January - New Preston, CT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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