January Rainfall and Precipitation in Delaware

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Delaware, the United States of America in January.

Delaware, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences moderate precipitation in January, ranging from 78 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall in Fenwick Island to 85 mm (3.3 in) in Seaford. January is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Delaware precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Delaware, the United States of America receive in January?

Dover sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 83 mm (3.3 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Delaware, the United States of America in January?

Dover sees roughly 10 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Delaware, the United States of America?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Delaware, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in January in Delaware, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Seaford tops the wettest-cities list in Delaware, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 85 mm (3.3 in).

What is the driest city in January in Delaware, the United States of America?

Fenwick Island is the driest city we have data for in Delaware, the United States of America in January, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

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