January weather forecast
Columbia, CT

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Columbia, Connecticut, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Columbia is 77%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 33.74" (857mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Columbia. In Columbia, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbia, Connecticut, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Columbia is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia, Connecticut, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Columbia?

Columbia, Connecticut, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a minimum of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in Columbia in January?

In Columbia, in January, the average high-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Columbia in January?

In Columbia, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in January?

In Columbia, Connecticut, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbia?

On the first day of January in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbia?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Columbia?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbia.

What is the UV index reading in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, CT

Average temperature in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbia, CT

Average pressure in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Columbia, CT

Average wind speed in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbia, CT

Average humidity in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbia, CT

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbia, CT

Average snowfall in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbia, CT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbia, CT

Average UV index in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbia, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Columbia, CT

Average visibility in January - Columbia, CT
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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