January weather forecast
Waitsfield, VT

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Weather in January

January in Waitsfield, Vermont, marks the coldest and most winterly month of the year. The town is bathed in a frosty chill, with an average high temperature resting at 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and slumping to a nippy 11.1°F (-11.6°C). Snowfall prevails, providing a white blanket across the landscape, hence ideal for those passionate about snow sports. The days are brief, sunlit hours ebbing at 9.3 per day, while cloud cover sits at a high 72%. The step into February brings marginal reprieve in freezing conditions.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C), is considered the coldest month in Waitsfield.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Waitsfield, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Waitsfield. In January, it is snowing for 18.1 days. Throughout January, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.4 snowfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Waitsfield, Vermont, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Waitsfield, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Waitsfield?

In Waitsfield, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

How cold is January in Waitsfield?

In Waitsfield, in January, the average high-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Waitsfield?

The most humid month in Waitsfield is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Waitsfield?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Waitsfield?

The months with the least rainfall in Waitsfield, Vermont, are January and February Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Waitsfield in January?

In Waitsfield, during January, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Waitsfield in January?

In Waitsfield, Vermont, in January, snow falls for 18.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

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

In Waitsfield, Vermont, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Waitsfield?

On the first day of January in Waitsfield, Vermont, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waitsfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Waitsfield, Vermont, is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Waitsfield?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Waitsfield?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Waitsfield is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
29.1°F -1.6°C
23.5°F -4.7°C
26.4°F -3.1°C
Average low temperature
19.2°F -7.1°C
11.1°F -11.6°C
12.6°F -10.8°C
Average pressure
30.05" 763mmHg
30.02" 763mmHg
30.01" 762mmHg
Average wind speed
6.6mph 10.6km/h
7mph 11.3km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.1mph 11.4km/h
7.5mph 12.1km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.8mph 17.4km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average humidity
86%
89%
88%
Average rainfall
0.87" 22mm
0.79" 20mm
0.79" 20mm
Average rainfall days
7
4.9
5.7
Average snowfall
2.83" 72mm
3.31" 84mm
4.09" 104mm
Average snowfall days
17
18.1
18.3
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
3h 1min
2h 5min
2h 4min
Average sunshine days
13.3
13.2
10.1
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
69%
72%
73%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km

Average temperature in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average temperature in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average pressure in January - Waitsfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average wind speed in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average humidity in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average rainfall in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average snowfall in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.1 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
Waitsfield, VT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average UV index in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • 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
Waitsfield, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Waitsfield, VT

Average visibility in January - Waitsfield, VT
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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