January weather forecast
Vermont, USA

January in Vermont is characterized by its intense cold and snowy conditions, marking it as the coldest month of the year for the state. The state's geography, particularly its proximity to the Canadian North, plays a significant role in influencing its severe winter climate.

Temperatures in January can plummet to extremes. The average low temperatures typically range from 2°F (-16.7°C) to 12°F (-11.1°C). On the other hand, daytime temperatures rarely climb significantly, often hovering just a few degrees higher, resulting in a consistently cold environment throughout the day and night.

While Vermont as a whole experiences cold winters, certain regions face more severe conditions. For instance, areas near the Green Mountains and higher altitudes can experience even lower temperatures, making them notably colder compared to the Connecticut River Valley.

Snow is a defining feature of January in Vermont. The state is no stranger to snowstorms during this month, and some of these storms are capable of depositing substantial amounts of snow. In some regions, deep snow packs often form, a direct result of frequent and intense snowstorms.

Comparatively, December, the month preceding January, gradually transitions into this peak cold, while February, which follows, remains cold but starts showing subtle signs of an impending thaw as the state inches closer to spring. However throughout these winter months, the sun's duration remains limited, with January seeing about 5 hours of sunshine per day, which further intensifies the cold perception.

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• Burlington - January »
  In Burlington in January, during 19.8 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Burlington January is a frigid and snowy month with temperatures barely reaching 24.6°F (-4.1°C) on the warmest days and plummeting to as low as 12.4°F (-10.9°C).
• South Burlington - January »
  In South Burlington during January, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Challenging winter weather arrives in South Burlington with January often being the month of heavy snowfall.
• Rutland - January »
  In Rutland in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rutland, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Montpelier - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Montpelier, Vermont. January and February, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Montpelier, Vermont.
• Barre - January »
  In Barre in January, snow falls for 22.3 days, with typically accumulated 11.57" (294mm) of snow. In Barre in January, snow falls for 22.3 days, with typically accumulated 11.57" (294mm) of snow.
• Winooski - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Winooski is January, when snow falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow. Winooski's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) to a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).
• Newport - January »
  In Newport in January, during 23.3 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Newport are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Vergennes - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Vergennes are January and February Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain. In Vergennes, Vermont, in January, snow falls for 19.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.91" (201mm) of snow.
• Brattleboro - January »
  The weather in Brattleboro, Vermont, in January, sits in the cold range, characterized by frosty temperatures, plentiful cloud cover, and an occasional dash of snow. During the coldest month in Brattleboro, January, temperatures average a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).
• Middlebury - January »
  In Middlebury, in January, during 19.6 snowfall days, 9.69" (246mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Temperature records in Middlebury mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and lows at 11.8°F (-11.2°C).
• Manchester - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Manchester are January, March and September Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of rain. January, March and September are months with the least rain in Manchester when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of rain.
• Williston - January »
  In Williston during January, snow falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow. January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Williston, Vermont.