January weather forecast
Salem, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Salem, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

In Salem, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 34.9°F (1.6°C) and reaching a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Salem. In January, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 12.6" (320mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Salem?

In Salem, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Salem, 34.9°F (1.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Salem is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Salem?

In Salem, in January, during 5.7 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Salem, CT

Average temperature in January - Salem, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, CT

Average pressure in January - Salem, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Salem, CT

Average wind speed in January - Salem, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, CT

Average humidity in January - Salem, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, CT

Average rainfall in January - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, CT

Average snowfall in January - Salem, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salem, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, CT

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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
Salem, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Salem, CT

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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