January weather forecast
Old Greenwich, CT

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Weather in January

In Old Greenwich, January is the month to bundle up, with temperatures dropping to the lowest degree of the year. Despite the long nights and cold weather, the heavily saturated air creates a unique aesthetic. Bitter winds blowing at 10mph (16.1km/h) can make the temperature feel even colder than it actually is. With snow reaching 2.05" (52mm), January is undoubtedly a winter wonderland. This period is an excellent time for those who enjoy winter activities, and even though daylight lasts only 9.6 hours, scenes of snow-cloaked rooftops and trees are a sight worth taking in.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Old Greenwich, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Old Greenwich, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.8 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Old Greenwich, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.7°F (5.4°C).
Note: You can swim in 41.7°F (5.4°C) below 50°F (10°C) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 55.4°F (13°C) without it is tough.

Daylight

In Old Greenwich, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Old Greenwich, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Old Greenwich, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Old Greenwich, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Old Greenwich, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Old Greenwich, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Old Greenwich, in January, the average water temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C). Swimming in 41.7°F (5.4°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Old Greenwich, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average temperature in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average pressure in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Old Greenwich, CT

Average wind speed in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average humidity in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, June and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average rainfall in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.44").

Average rainfall days in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average snowfall in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average sea temperature in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.5°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Old Greenwich, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Old Greenwich, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Old Greenwich, CT

Average UV index in January - Old Greenwich, 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
Old Greenwich, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Old Greenwich, 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
Old Greenwich, CT

Average visibility in January - Old Greenwich, 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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