January weather forecast
Bedford, NH

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Weather in January

January in Bedford, New Hampshire tends to be cold with an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C). This makes it the coldest month of the year. The winter elements are well present, as snowfall is a common sight reaching 2.4" (61mm) throughout the month. The days are considerably short, limiting outdoor activities. Despite the cold, the town takes on a serene beauty, with landscapes transformed by the white canvas of snow.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Bedford, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bedford, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Bedford, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Bedford, New Hampshire, is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Bedford?

January proves to be the coldest month in Bedford, New Hampshire, recording an average maximum temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

How cold is it in Bedford in January?

Bedford in January has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Bedford?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bedford, New Hampshire, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Bedford?

The month with the least rainfall in Bedford, New Hampshire, is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bedford in January?

In Bedford, New Hampshire, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bedford in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bedford have in January?

The average day length in January in Bedford is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Bedford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bedford, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bedford have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bedford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bedford?

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

Average temperature in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in January
Bedford, NH

Average pressure in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Bedford, NH

Average wind speed in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Bedford, NH

Average humidity in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bedford, NH

Average rainfall in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Bedford, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bedford, NH

Average snowfall in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Bedford, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bedford, NH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bedford, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bedford, NH

Average UV index in January - Bedford, NH
  • 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
Bedford, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Bedford, NH

Average visibility in January - Bedford, NH
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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