January weather forecast
Litchfield, NH

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Litchfield, New Hampshire, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Litchfield, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Litchfield, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Litchfield, there are 91.2 rainfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Litchfield, in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Litchfield is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Litchfield, records 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Litchfield, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Litchfield, in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Litchfield, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Litchfield.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Litchfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Litchfield, NH

Average temperature in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Litchfield, NH

Average pressure in January - Litchfield, 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
Litchfield, NH

Average wind speed in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Litchfield, NH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Litchfield, NH

Average rainfall in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Litchfield, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Litchfield, NH

Average snowfall in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Litchfield, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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
Litchfield, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Litchfield, NH

Average UV index in January - Litchfield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Litchfield, NH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Litchfield, NH

Average visibility in January - Litchfield, NH
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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