January weather forecast
Lincoln, NH

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A beautiful autumn view of the Pemigewasset River footbridge in Lincoln, New Hampshire
A beautiful autumn view of the Pemigewasset River footbridge in Lincoln, New Hampshire

Weather in January

January presents the coldest weather in Lincoln, New Hampshire, with average high temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and lows plummeting to 9.7°F (-12.4°C). The likelihood of snow is high during this month, keeping the town blanketed in a beautiful white layer. The daylight hours are few, with the sun setting early and offering limited hours of sunshine. January's average humidity is quite high at 89%, making the cold temperatures feel even chillier. Compared to other winter months, January offers a slightly a dry spell with 1.02" (26mm) of rainfall on average.

Temperature

Lincoln's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lincoln. In Lincoln, in January, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.5 days and aggregates up to 21.85" (555mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lincoln, New Hampshire, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Lincoln, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Lincoln is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Lincoln?

January is the coldest month in Lincoln, exhibiting average temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the peak and 9.7°F (-12.4°C) at the base.

How cold is January in Lincoln?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 9.7°F (-12.4°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Lincoln?

The months with the highest humidity in Lincoln are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lincoln?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in Lincoln in January?

In Lincoln, New Hampshire, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, during January, snow falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lincoln?

On the first day of January in Lincoln, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lincoln?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lincoln is 3.1h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Lincoln?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lincoln, NH

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lincoln, NH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lincoln, NH

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lincoln, NH

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, NH

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, NH

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, NH

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, NH

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.3 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
Lincoln, NH

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, NH

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lincoln, NH

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lincoln, NH

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in January
Lincoln, NH

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, NH
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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