January weather forecast
Goffstown, NH

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Weather in January

Goffstown, New Hampshire experiences a chilly start to the year in January. The city is in the grip of winter with frequent snowfall. Temperatures often drop to 16.5°F (-8.6°C) at night, making it the coldest month of the year. Add in the fact that it has the fewest daylight hours, and January presents itself as a true winter month indeed. Sunlight averages around 5 hours a day and heavy cloud cover is commonplace.

Temperature

Goffstown experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Goffstown, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow. In Goffstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 42 days and aggregates up to 25.83" (656mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Goffstown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January stands out as Goffstown's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Goffstown, the average high-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Goffstown, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Goffstown, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Goffstown have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goffstown have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Goffstown 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Goffstown, NH

Average temperature in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Goffstown, NH

Average pressure in January - Goffstown, 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
Goffstown, NH

Average wind speed in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Goffstown, NH

Average humidity in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Goffstown, NH

Average rainfall in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Goffstown, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Goffstown, NH

Average snowfall in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Goffstown, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Goffstown, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Goffstown, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Goffstown, NH

Average UV index in January - Goffstown, 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
Goffstown, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Goffstown, 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 34).

Average visibility in January
Goffstown, NH

Average visibility in January - Goffstown, NH
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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