January weather forecast
Colchester, VT

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Weather in January

January in Colchester, Vermont brings chilly temperatures, blanketing the city in a winter wonderland. With high temperatures hovering around 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and lows around 12.4°F (-10.9°C), it is essential to bundle up. Across the Vermont landscape, blankets of snow fall averaging about 5.16" (131mm) throughout the month. Compare this to the coming February where temperatures nudge upward ever so slightly, the increased visibility in January allows for awe-inspiring views of the snowy expanse. The relatively high humidity of 86% adds a sense of crispness to the chilly air, punctuating the stillness of the winter scenery.

Temperature

Colchester experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a minimum of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Colchester, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Colchester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest temperatures in Colchester occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

How cold is January?

In Colchester, 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Colchester, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Colchester?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Colchester, during January, snow falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colchester have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Colchester, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Colchester, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Colchester, VT

Average temperature in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Colchester, VT

Average pressure in January - Colchester, 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
Colchester, VT

Average wind speed in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Colchester, VT

Average humidity in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Colchester, VT

Average rainfall in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Colchester, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colchester, VT

Average snowfall in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colchester, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colchester, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colchester, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Colchester, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Colchester, VT

Average UV index in January - Colchester, 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
Colchester, VT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Colchester, VT

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

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

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