January weather forecastHamden, CT
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Hamden, Connecticut, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
Hamden, Connecticut, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In January, in Hamden, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hamden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hamden, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hamden, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Hamden, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Hamden is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Hamden are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Hamden, CT
- Average high temperature in January: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Hamden, CT
- Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Hamden, CT
- Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Hamden, CT
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Hamden, CT
- Average rainfall in January: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").
Average rainfall days in January
Hamden, CT
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Hamden, CT
- Average snowfall in January: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Hamden, CT
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hamden, CT
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Hamden, CT
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Hamden, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Hamden, CT
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Hamden, CT
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).





