January weather forecastWaitsfield, VT
January
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 stands out as Waitsfield's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Waitsfield.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, snow falls for 18.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Waitsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.4 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Waitsfield, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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 ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. 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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Waitsfield, 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: 2h and 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
