January weather forecast
Becket, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Becket, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Becket reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Becket is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Becket, Massachusetts, during January, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow. In Becket, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.9 days and aggregates up to 39.69" (1008mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Becket, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is January in Becket?

The high-temperature, in January, in Becket, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Becket, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Becket, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Becket have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Becket, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Becket, MA

Average temperature in January - Becket, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Becket, MA

Average pressure in January - Becket, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Becket, MA

Average wind speed in January - Becket, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Becket, MA

Average humidity in January - Becket, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Becket, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Becket, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Becket, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Becket, MA

Average snowfall in January - Becket, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Becket, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Becket, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Becket, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Becket, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Becket, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Becket, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Becket, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Becket, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Becket, MA

Average visibility in January - Becket, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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