January weather forecast
Dresden, OH

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Weather in January

The weather in Dresden, Ohio during January can be quite chilly with noticeable humidity. Snow depicts January as it brings in the new year, as the chilling temperatures descend to 20.8°F (-6.2°C) with relatively heavier snowfall of 2.44" (62mm). The short days and long nights indicate toward the dawn of the year, indicating the pleasant transition from the old year to the new one. The array of lights from the city illuminates this small town even in the presence of significant cloud cover. It is a good idea to wear heavy winter clothing to stay warm during this month, specifically during the evenings and nights.

Temperature

January is the month when Dresden experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Dresden, Ohio, are January and September Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Dresden, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Dresden, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.8 days and aggregates up to 9.53" (242mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Dresden, reaching 33.4°F (0.8°C) at the peak and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Dresden, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dresden, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dresden, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Dresden is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dresden, OH

Average temperature in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Dresden, OH

Average pressure in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dresden, OH

Average wind speed in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Dresden, OH

Average humidity in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Dresden, OH

Average rainfall in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Dresden, OH

Average rainfall days in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dresden, OH

Average snowfall in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dresden, OH

Average snowfall days in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dresden, OH

Average sunshine days in January - Dresden, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Dresden, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Dresden, OH

Average cloud cover in January - Dresden, 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 August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Dresden, OH

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

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

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