January weather forecast
Salisbury, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Salisbury, Connecticut, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Salisbury, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.83" (148mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salisbury, Connecticut, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Salisbury, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Salisbury, in January, during 8.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Salisbury, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in January in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Salisbury, CT

Average temperature in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Salisbury, CT

Average pressure in January - Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, CT

Average wind speed in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Salisbury, CT

Average humidity in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Salisbury, CT

Average rainfall in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Salisbury, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salisbury, CT

Average snowfall in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salisbury, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salisbury, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salisbury, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Salisbury, CT

Average UV index in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Salisbury, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Salisbury, CT

Average visibility in January - Salisbury, CT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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