January weather forecast
Lincoln, DE

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Lincoln, Delaware, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Lincoln experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Lincoln.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Lincoln's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Lincoln, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Lincoln?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lincoln, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lincoln, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Lincoln, Delaware, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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
Lincoln, DE

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Lincoln, DE

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"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
Lincoln, DE

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lincoln, DE

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, DE

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, DE

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Lincoln, DE

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, DE

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Lincoln, DE

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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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