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Durham weather in January (New Hampshire, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Durham compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Durham usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Durham in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Durham. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Durham climate page with graphs.

 

Durham, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Concord, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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