January weather forecast
Manchester, NH

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The colorful buildings in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire, right next to scenic trees on the seashore, a beautiful glass image in the river below
The colorful buildings in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire, right next to scenic trees on the seashore, a beautiful glass image in the river below

Weather in January

Manchester, New Hampshire, sees the new year in with some of its coldest weather. Though the crisp air features far less snowfall than December, at 2.4" (61mm) of snow. This decrease in snowfall is balanced by a relatively high percentage of cloud cover, making for several overcast days. The sharp winds characteristic of this month decrease slightly toward the end, setting the stage for February's weather. Combined with this, the shorter daylight hours contribute to the overall feeling of a long, cold winter.

Temperature

In Manchester, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Manchester are January through May, October through December. In Manchester, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Manchester, New Hampshire, is 9h and 26min.
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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January 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. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Manchester?

In January, in Manchester, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Manchester is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Manchester, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Manchester?

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Manchester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Manchester, NH

Average temperature in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Manchester, NH

Average pressure in January - Manchester, 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
Manchester, NH

Average wind speed in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Manchester, NH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Manchester, NH

Average rainfall in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Manchester, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Manchester, NH

Average snowfall in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Manchester, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Manchester, 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 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
Manchester, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Manchester, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Manchester, NH

Average UV index in January - Manchester, 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
Manchester, NH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Manchester, NH

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

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

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