January weather forecast
Salem, CT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Salem, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Salem sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Salem, Connecticut, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Salem, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 12.6" (320mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salem, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salem, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Salem are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Salem?

January tends to be the coldest month in Salem, Connecticut, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is January in Salem?

The high-temperature, in January, in Salem, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

The average relative humidity in January in Salem is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Salem in January?

In Salem, Connecticut, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salem, Connecticut.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Salem?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Salem, CT

Average temperature in January - Salem, CT
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salem, CT

Average pressure in January - Salem, CT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salem, CT

Average wind speed in January - Salem, CT
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salem, CT

Average humidity in January - Salem, CT
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salem, CT

Average rainfall in January - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salem, CT

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salem, CT

Average snowfall in January - Salem, CT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salem, CT

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 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
Salem, CT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, CT
  • 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salem, CT

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, CT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salem, CT

Average UV index in January - Salem, CT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salem, CT

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, CT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Salem, CT

Average visibility in January - Salem, CT
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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