Stamford weather in January (Connecticut, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Stamford weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

January in Stamford generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°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

Stamford in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 161 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Stamford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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