The weather in January in Columbia

It's cold in January in Columbia with an average temperature of -2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -6°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -17°C and -6°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Columbia, New Hampshire. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 14°C in 2020, Columbia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -20°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -33°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 136 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 92 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Columbia

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Columbia New York
Average temperature -2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 4°C 11°C
Min. temperature -17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 136 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 92 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 26 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Columbia with really cold temps, averaging around -2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -13°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around -2°C, with nights around -11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Columbia is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Columbia, New Hampshire. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Columbia

Temperature in January in Columbia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Columbia, New Hampshire. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Columbia

Total precipitation in January in Columbia over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Columbia

Snowfall in January in Columbia per year

Daily UV index in January in Columbia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Columbia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.