January weather forecast
Ridgefield, CT

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Weather in January

The calm after the holiday season, January in Ridgefield, Connecticut, can be described as quiet. Yet this month is surprisingly atmospheric with a mingling of frosty cold, high humidity, and mild wind gusts reaching 12.7mph (20.4km/h). The shield of cloud cover that blankets the city for about half of the month gives January a distinct character. There's a melodious rhythm to the weather: the snowfall, the days of rainfall, the reduced sunshine hours, all in a continuous dance with temperature variations. However, this charm is interrupted by the sunlight making limited appearances with an average of 4.9 hrs a day.

Temperature

January stands out as Ridgefield's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ridgefield, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ridgefield is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With its average high temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Ridgefield, the average high-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ridgefield, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ridgefield, in January, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Ridgefield?

In Ridgefield, in January, during 5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgefield have in January?

In Ridgefield, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ridgefield is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average pressure in January - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, CT

Average wind speed in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgefield, CT

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average rainfall in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average snowfall in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgefield, 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: 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgefield, CT

Average UV index in January - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Ridgefield, CT

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

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

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