January weather forecast
Lincoln, DE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Lincoln, Delaware, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Lincoln, Delaware.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Lincoln. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lincoln is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Lincoln is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lincoln?

With its average high temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Lincoln.

How cold does it get in Lincoln in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lincoln, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Lincoln?

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Lincoln, Delaware.

What is the average humidity in January in Lincoln?

The average relative humidity in January in Lincoln, Delaware, is 74%.

What is the driest month in Lincoln?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lincoln?

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Lincoln?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lincoln, Delaware. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in January?

In Lincoln, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lincoln?

The average day length in January in Lincoln, Delaware, is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lincoln?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Delaware, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lincoln?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lincoln, Delaware, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
46.8°F 8.2°C
40.6°F 4.8°C
43.7°F 6.5°C
Average low temperature
36.3°F 2.4°C
29.7°F -1.3°C
31.5°F -0.3°C
Average pressure
30.1" 765mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
30.06" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
9.6mph 15.4km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.4mph 16.7km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.9mph 25.6km/h
16.8mph 27km/h
17.1mph 27.5km/h
Average humidity
77%
74%
75%
Average rainfall
1.89" 48mm
1.5" 38mm
1.89" 48mm
Average rainfall days
10.2
8.4
9.8
Average snowfall
0.83" 21mm
1.22" 31mm
0.79" 20mm
Average snowfall days
1.7
3.3
2.7
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 1min
5h 2min
5h 0min
Average sunshine days
18.8
19.6
15.8
Average UV index
2
2
3
Average cloud cover
44%
42%
45%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Lincoln, DE

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lincoln, DE

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Lincoln, DE

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lincoln, DE

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, DE

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, DE

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lincoln, DE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, DE

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lincoln, DE

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lincoln, DE

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, DE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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 27).

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Average visibility in January
Lincoln, DE

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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).

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