January weather forecastBurlington, VT
January
Weather in January
In Burlington, Vermont, January is a frigid and snowy month with temperatures barely reaching 24.6°F (-4.1°C) on the warmest days and plummeting to as low as 12.4°F (-10.9°C). As days yield a mere nine hours of daylight, the city is covered in a white blanket, reflecting the short sunshine hours. As a result, not only are snow-covered landscapes a common sight but snow-related activities also take precedence. High humidity values paint the picture of a raw winter environment.Temperature
In Burlington, Vermont, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity in Burlington is 86%.Rainfall
In Burlington, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 3h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Burlington, VT
- Average high temperature in January: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Burlington, VT
- Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Burlington, VT
- Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Burlington, VT
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Burlington, VT
- Average rainfall in January: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in January
Burlington, VT
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Burlington, VT
- Average snowfall in January: 5.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Burlington, VT
- Average snowfall days in January: 19.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Burlington, VT
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Burlington, VT
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Burlington, VT
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Burlington, VT
- Average cloud cover in January: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Burlington, VT
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
