January weather forecast
Exeter, NH

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Weather in January

The heart of winter settles over Exeter, New Hampshire with temperatures typically plummeting, presenting a truly wintry environment. There is relatively little precipitation this month despite a rather high average relative humidity of 78%. The January chill reaches its peak with temperatures varying from 20.1°F (-6.6°C) to 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The opportunity to spot a clear sky during this month lessens, given the prevalent cloud cover of 46%. As winter winds brush the city, one would be wise to employ adequate measures to ward off the January chill.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively, January is Exeter's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Exeter, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Exeter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.7 days and collects up to 5.28" (134mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Exeter, in January, during 4.9 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Exeter, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Exeter, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Exeter, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Exeter?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is it in Exeter in January?

During January, Exeter experiences an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Exeter?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Exeter in January?

In Exeter, New Hampshire, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Exeter?

In Exeter, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Exeter have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Exeter?

On the first day of January in Exeter, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Exeter have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Exeter is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Exeter?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Exeter, New Hampshire.

How high is the UV index in January in Exeter?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Exeter, New Hampshire, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Exeter, NH

Average temperature in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Exeter, NH

Average pressure in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average pressure in January: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Exeter, NH

Average wind speed in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Exeter, NH

Average humidity in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Exeter, NH

Average rainfall in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Exeter, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Exeter, NH

Average snowfall in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Exeter, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Exeter, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Exeter, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Exeter, NH

Average UV index in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Exeter, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Exeter, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Exeter, NH

Average visibility in January - Exeter, NH
  • 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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