January weather forecast
Chester, NH

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Chester, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chester. In Chester, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Chester, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C), is recognized as the coldest in Chester.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chester, New Hampshire, during January are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Chester, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Chester, New Hampshire, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in January?

In Chester, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Chester, NH

Average temperature in January - Chester, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Chester, NH

Average pressure in January - Chester, NH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chester, NH

Average wind speed in January - Chester, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Chester, NH

Average humidity in January - Chester, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Chester, NH

Average rainfall in January - Chester, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Chester, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chester, NH

Average snowfall in January - Chester, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chester, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chester, NH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chester, NH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Chester, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chester, NH

Average UV index in January - Chester, NH
  • 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
Chester, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Chester, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Chester, NH

Average visibility in January - Chester, NH
  • 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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