January weather forecast
Defiance, OH

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Defiance, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°F (-1°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Defiance, Ohio. January is the month with the most snowfall in Defiance. Snow falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Defiance, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Defiance, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Defiance is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Defiance?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 30.2°F (-1°C) and lows at 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is January in Defiance?

The high-temperature, in January, in Defiance, is 30.2°F (-1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Defiance?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Defiance, Ohio.

What is the average humidity in January in Defiance?

The average relative humidity in January in Defiance is 84%.

How much does it rain in Defiance in January?

In Defiance, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Defiance?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Defiance?

In Defiance, in January, during 13.2 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Defiance have in January?

In Defiance, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Defiance?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Defiance, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Defiance?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Defiance have in January?

In Defiance, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Defiance?

In Defiance, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Defiance, OH

Average temperature in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in January
Defiance, OH

Average pressure in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Defiance, OH

Average wind speed in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Defiance, OH

Average humidity in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Defiance, OH

Average rainfall in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Defiance, OH

Average rainfall days in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Defiance, OH

Average snowfall in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Defiance, OH

Average snowfall days in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Defiance, OH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Defiance, OH

Average sunshine days in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Defiance, OH

Average UV index in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Defiance, OH

Average cloud cover in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Defiance, OH

Average visibility in January - Defiance, OH
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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