January weather forecast
Sheffield, VT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sheffield, Vermont, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sheffield, in January, snow falls for 22.7 days, with typically accumulated 13.5" (343mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 108 snowfall days, and 60.35" (1533mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Sheffield, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the peak and 9.1°F (-12.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sheffield, is 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sheffield, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sheffield, in January, during 22.7 snowfall days, 13.5" (343mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in January?

The average day length in January in Sheffield is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Sheffield, VT

Average temperature in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheffield, VT

Average pressure in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheffield, VT

Average wind speed in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheffield, VT

Average humidity in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheffield, VT

Average rainfall in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheffield, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheffield, VT

Average snowfall in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 13.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheffield, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheffield, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheffield, VT

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sheffield, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Sheffield, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Sheffield, VT

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

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

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