Concord, NH weather in January
Expect cold, snowy weather in Concord in January, with highs near 32°F and lows near 13°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 17.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Concord. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 32°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 17.1 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 4:21 pm | 7:02 am / 4:56 pm |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | 9.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am18°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am20°Fdew point 13°F
- Noon27°Fdew point 14°F
- 3 pm29°Fdew point 15°F
- 6 pm26°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 pm22°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Concord Muni Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more25 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry January brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 17.1 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 39°F
- Coolest January2004: average high 22°F
- Wettest January1999: 5.4 in
- Driest January2004: 0.7 in
- Highest reading69°F (January 6, 2007)
- Lowest reading-28°F (January 20, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 32°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 13°F | 15°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 9.4 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -5°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Boston, MA64 mi · high 37°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT104 mi · high 26°F · 12 wet days
How Concord ranks in January
- Normal high332nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days287th driest of 378
- Comfortable days257th most of 339
What to pack for Concord in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 32°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1325 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Concord in January?
The normal high is 32°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -28°F (January 20, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (5.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Concord in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 17.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is January a good time to visit Concord?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (25 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 2.0 mi ESE of the city center, 346 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Concord Municipal Airport (726050-14745), 1.8 mi E of the city center, 339 ft (65 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.