January weather forecastCheswold, DE
January
Weather in January
The winter chill begins to settle over Cheswold, Delaware, in January. The city experiences the brunt of these colder temperatures as the lowest recorded temperatures for the year appear during this month, plummeting to a frigid 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Weather patterns tend to require warmer clothing with humidity levels rising. Additionally, precipitation is prevalent, leading to slushy streets from rainfall. January also marks one of the shorter daylight timeframes during the year, contributing to the heightened feeling of winter.Temperature
Cheswold's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 39.2°F (4°C) and lows of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In Cheswold, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Cheswold is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cheswold are January through April, November and December. In Cheswold, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Cheswold, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cheswold, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average rainfall in January: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average snowfall in January: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average cloud cover in January: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Cheswold, DE
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
