January weather forecastDover, NH
January
Weather in January
Starting the year, Dover, New Hampshire experiences its coldest month with average high and low temperatures reaching only 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively. Aside from its freezing temperatures, January also experiences a significant amount of snowfall amounting to 3.35" (85mm). February also resembles January's weather conditions but with slightly milder temperatures. With the New Hampshire landscape blanketed in snow, the January weather is reminiscent of a winter wonderland, a typical scene in New England towns during this time of year.Temperature
In Dover, New Hampshire, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Humidity
In Dover, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.Rainfall
In Dover, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dover, New Hampshire, during January, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Dover, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dover, NH
- Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Dover, NH
- Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dover, NH
- Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Dover, NH
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Dover, NH
- Average rainfall in January: 1.5"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in January
Dover, NH
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dover, NH
- Average snowfall in January: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dover, NH
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dover, NH
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dover, NH
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Dover, NH
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dover, NH
- Average cloud cover in January: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Dover, NH
- 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).
