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

Thinking of visiting Salem in January? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Salem generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Salem in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salem, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 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

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