January weather forecast
Riverton, CT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Riverton, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Riverton's January weather reaches an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Riverton is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Riverton, the average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January?

In Riverton, 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Riverton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Riverton, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Riverton, CT

Average temperature in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverton, CT

Average pressure in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Riverton, CT

Average wind speed in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverton, CT

Average humidity in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverton, CT

Average rainfall in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverton, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverton, CT

Average snowfall in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverton, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverton, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverton, CT

Average UV index in January - Riverton, 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
Riverton, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Riverton, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Riverton, CT

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

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

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