January weather forecast
Littleton, NH

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Weather in January

Starting the year in Littleton, January is characterized by below-freezing temperatures with an average low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). Heavy snowfall is also common in this month, resulting in a winter wonderland in Littleton. The daylight hours are relatively short and the skies remain cloudy for the most part. Moving from January to February, the temperatures remain frigid, but the average snowfall tends to lessen slightly.

Temperature

Littleton records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Littleton are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Littleton, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Littleton, in January, during 21.1 snowfall days, 12.68" (322mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.6 snowfall days, and 57.68" (1465mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Littleton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Littleton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With its average high temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Littleton?

In Littleton, 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.3°F (-12.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Littleton, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 21.1 days. Throughout January, 12.68" (322mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Littleton have in January?

In Littleton, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Littleton are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Littleton, NH

Average temperature in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Littleton, NH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Littleton, NH

Average wind speed in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Littleton, NH

Average humidity in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Littleton, NH

Average rainfall in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Littleton, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Littleton, NH

Average snowfall in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Littleton, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Littleton, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Littleton, NH

Average UV index in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Littleton, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Littleton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Littleton, NH

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

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

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