January weather forecast
Swanton, VT

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Weather in January

The chilling embrace of winter keeps Swanton, Vermont in its icy grasp. Artful sketches of frost paint every surface, their delicate lacery visible in the pallid daylight. January's icy breath seems harsher when compared to December's frost, with the average temperature plunging to lows from 10.8°F (-11.8°C) to highs of 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Snow dusts the world white, a night's snowfall leaving a virgin canvas, untrodden and unmarked. A serene quiet fills the air, as though all the animals themselves are preserving the tranquillity.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Swanton, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Swanton, in January, snow falls for 20.8 days, with typically accumulated 10.75" (273mm) of snow. In Swanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 45.98" (1168mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Swanton, records 23.7°F (-4.6°C), while the low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Swanton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Swanton, in January, during 20.8 snowfall days, 10.75" (273mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swanton have in January?

In Swanton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Swanton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index 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
Swanton, VT

Average temperature in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Swanton, VT

Average pressure in January - Swanton, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Swanton, VT

Average wind speed in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Swanton, VT

Average humidity in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Swanton, VT

Average rainfall in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Swanton, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swanton, VT

Average snowfall in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swanton, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swanton, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Swanton, VT

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Swanton, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Swanton, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Swanton, VT

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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