January Rainfall and Precipitation in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Littleton (53 mm (2.1 in)) to moderate in Waterville Valley (98 mm (3.9 in)). January is a winter month. On average, January is the driest month of the year in New Hampshire, the United States of America.

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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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New Hampshire precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Portsmouth typically receives modest snow/rainfall, around 86 mm (3.4 in), making this a relatively dry month.

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

Expect around 12 days rainy days in Portsmouth during January.

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

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in New Hampshire, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

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

Waterville Valley is the wettest city in New Hampshire, the United States of America in January according to our database, with average snowfall of around 98 mm (3.9 in).

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

In our records, Littleton stands out as the driest city in New Hampshire, the United States of America for January, averaging just 53 mm (2.1 in).

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