January weather forecast
Milton, DE

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Weather in January

January in Milton, Delaware experiences the lowest sunlight duration of the year with daylight hours pegged at 9.8h. A blanket of cloud scattering at 41% cloaks the city most of the time causing limited visibility. The icy footprints from December are still visible with occasional snowfall under a backdrop of dropping temperatures. The cool winds from December still whistle through the city with both average wind speed and gusts peaking at 10.8mph (17.4km/h) and 17.5mph (28.2km/h) respectively. This month remains a conveyor belt of weather systems, acting as a chilling reminder of the winter season.

Temperature

January is the month when Milton sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Milton.

Rainfall

In Milton, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Milton. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Milton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Milton, Delaware, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Milton is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Milton?

Milton experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 41°F (5°C) and a minimum of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

How cold is it in Milton in January?

In Milton, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month in Milton?

The months with the lowest humidity in Milton, Delaware, are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January in Milton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Milton?

In Milton, Delaware, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Milton?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Milton, Delaware. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Milton?

In Milton, in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Milton is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Milton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Milton, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Milton have in January?

In Milton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Milton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Milton?

In Milton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Milton, DE

Average temperature in January - Milton, DE
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Milton, DE

Average pressure in January - Milton, DE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Milton, DE

Average wind speed in January - Milton, DE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Milton, DE

Average humidity in January - Milton, DE
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Milton, DE

Average rainfall in January - Milton, DE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Milton, DE

Average rainfall days in January - Milton, DE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Milton, DE

Average snowfall in January - Milton, DE
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Milton, DE

Average snowfall days in January - Milton, DE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Milton, DE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Milton, DE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Milton, DE

Average sunshine days in January - Milton, DE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Milton, DE

Average UV index in January - Milton, DE
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Milton, DE

Average cloud cover in January - Milton, DE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Milton, DE

Average visibility in January - Milton, DE
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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