January weather forecast
Arlington, MA

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Weather in January

The Arlington, Massachusetts weather in January is characterized by cold temperatures and considerable snowfall. Being the first month of the year, temperatures somewhat dip from the previous month of December, setting a chilly start to the year. Historically, snowfall is common during this month, with snowfall recorded at 3.07" (78mm) in total. This snowy pattern often continues into the following month of February. Despite these wintry conditions, January still finds bright spots with a daylight average of 9.5 hours per day.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Arlington, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Arlington, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.8 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Arlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 17.8" (452mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Arlington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Arlington?

January, recording an average high temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), is Arlington's coldest month.

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Arlington, is 33.4°F (0.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Arlington, Massachusetts, in January, during 7.7 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Arlington, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arlington have in January?

In Arlington, 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Arlington is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Arlington, MA

Average temperature in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Arlington, MA

Average pressure in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Arlington, MA

Average wind speed in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Arlington, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Arlington, MA

Average rainfall in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Arlington, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Arlington, MA

Average snowfall in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Arlington, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Arlington, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Arlington, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Arlington, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Arlington, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Arlington, MA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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