January weather forecast
Bethel, DE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Bethel, Delaware, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Bethel, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.8 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Bethel. The month with the most snowfall in Bethel is January, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bethel, Delaware, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bethel, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bethel. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Bethel?

The coldest time of the year in Bethel, Delaware, is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Is it cold in Bethel during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bethel, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Bethel?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, January is the least humid month in Bethel, Delaware.

What is the average humidity in January in Bethel?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bethel is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Bethel?

In Bethel, in January, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Bethel?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Bethel. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Bethel?

In January, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Bethel, Delaware, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Bethel?

On the first day of January in Bethel, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethel have in January?

In Bethel, Delaware, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bethel?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bethel?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Bethel is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bethel, DE

Average temperature in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Bethel, DE

Average pressure in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bethel, DE

Average wind speed in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Bethel, DE

Average humidity in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Bethel, DE

Average rainfall in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Bethel, DE

Average rainfall days in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bethel, DE

Average snowfall in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bethel, DE

Average snowfall days in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bethel, DE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bethel, DE

Average sunshine days in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bethel, DE

Average UV index in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bethel, DE

Average cloud cover in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Bethel, DE

Average visibility in January - Bethel, DE
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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