January weather forecast
Elkins, NH

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elkins, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

Elkins's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elkins, there are 146.9 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elkins, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.72" (196mm) of snow. In Elkins, during the entire year, snow falls for 57 days and aggregates up to 34.45" (875mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elkins, the average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

In Elkins, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Elkins, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

Elkins in January has an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Elkins?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elkins, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elkins, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elkins have in January?

In Elkins, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Elkins, NH

Average temperature in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkins, NH

Average pressure in January - Elkins, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elkins, NH

Average wind speed in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkins, NH

Average humidity in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkins, NH

Average rainfall in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkins, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkins, NH

Average snowfall in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkins, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkins, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkins, NH

Average UV index in January - Elkins, NH
  • 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elkins, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Elkins, NH

Average visibility in January - Elkins, NH
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).

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