Rutland, VT weather in January
Rutland is very cold and snowy in January: highs average 29°F and nights drop to about 8°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 18.3 in. This is the depth of winter in Rutland. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 8°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.3 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 6°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 4:25 pm | 7:09 am / 5:01 pm |
| Daylight | 9.0 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 am15°Fdew point 10°F
- 9 am16°Fdew point 10°F
- Noon21°Fdew point 12°F
- 3 pm23°Fdew point 12°F
- 6 pm20°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 pm18°Fdew point 11°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
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 snow13 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 2.7 in; a dry January brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 18.3 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 40°F
- Coolest January2004: average high 21°F
- Wettest January2019: 5.9 in
- Driest January2001: 1.0 in
- Highest reading67°F (January 6, 2007)
- Lowest reading-36°F (January 27, 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 | 35°F | 29°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 8°F | 9°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 9.4 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -6°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Stamford, CT179 mi · high 37°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 23°F · 19 wet days
How Rutland ranks in January
- Normal high349th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days331st driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 339
What to pack for Rutland in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 8°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1435 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 Rutland in January?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 8°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -36°F (January 27, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in January?
About 13 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 18.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is January a good time to visit Rutland?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (24 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).