January weather forecast
Amherst, OH

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An ancient building in the city of Amherst, Ohio, also serving as the historic City Hall and one of the popular tourist spots
An ancient building in the city of Amherst, Ohio, also serving as the historic City Hall and one of the popular tourist spots

Weather in January

January in Amherst, Ohio, greets locals and visitors with a wintery mix of snow and rain. A blend of cold weather characteristics define this month, marked predominantly by chilling temperatures, snowfall, and a typically overcast sky. In January, expect temperatures to descend to 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at their lowest point and ascend to 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at their peak. Recurring characteristics of the month include pronounced cloud cover and frosty wind gusts reaching 18.4mph (29.6km/h) speeds. As January transitions into February, the weather stays largely the same with some minor changes.

Temperature

January is Amherst's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and lows of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.7 rainfall days, and 33.98" (863mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56 snowfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Amherst is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Amherst?

January is the coldest month in Amherst, exhibiting average temperatures of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the base.

How cold is it in Amherst in January?

In January, in Amherst, the average high-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in Amherst in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, in January, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Amherst is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Amherst?

On the first day of January in Amherst, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?

The month with the least sunshine in Amherst is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

How high is the UV index in January in Amherst?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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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Average temperature in January
Amherst, OH

Average temperature in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Amherst, OH

Average pressure in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Amherst, OH

Average wind speed in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Amherst, OH

Average humidity in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Amherst, OH

Average rainfall in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, OH

Average rainfall days in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Amherst, OH

Average snowfall in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, OH

Average snowfall days in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Amherst, OH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, OH

Average sunshine days in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Amherst, OH

Average UV index in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, OH

Average cloud cover in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Amherst, OH

Average visibility in January - Amherst, OH
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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