January weather forecast
Oxford, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Oxford, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oxford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Oxford's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and lows of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is January in Oxford?

During January, Oxford experiences an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Oxford in January?

In Oxford, Connecticut, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Oxford, CT

Average temperature in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, CT

Average pressure in January - Oxford, 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
Oxford, CT

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, CT

Average humidity in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, CT

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, CT

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, CT

Average UV index in January - Oxford, 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
Oxford, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

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
Oxford, CT

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

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

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