January weather forecast
Amesbury, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Amesbury's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amesbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amesbury, Massachusetts, during January, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Amesbury, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Amesbury, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Amesbury experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Amesbury, is 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Amesbury, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Amesbury have in January?

In Amesbury, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Amesbury, MA

Average temperature in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Amesbury, MA

Average pressure in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Amesbury, MA

Average wind speed in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Amesbury, MA

Average humidity in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Amesbury, MA

Average rainfall in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Amesbury, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Amesbury, MA

Average snowfall in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Amesbury, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Amesbury, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Amesbury, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Amesbury, MA

Average UV index in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Amesbury, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Amesbury, MA

Average visibility in January - Amesbury, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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