January weather forecast
Bristol, VT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bristol, Vermont, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, Vermont, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.7 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 21.3 days. Throughout January, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bristol, during the entire year, snow falls for 96 days and aggregates up to 49.8" (1265mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bristol, the average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Bristol, the average high-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Bristol, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bristol, in January, during 21.3 snowfall days, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in January?

In Bristol, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Bristol, VT

Average temperature in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Bristol, VT

Average pressure in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bristol, VT

Average wind speed in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Bristol, VT

Average humidity in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Bristol, VT

Average rainfall in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Bristol, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bristol, VT

Average snowfall in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bristol, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bristol, VT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bristol, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bristol, VT

Average UV index in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bristol, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Bristol, VT

Average visibility in January - Bristol, VT
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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