January weather forecast
Brighton, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Brighton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

Brighton records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.9 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Brighton, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Brighton, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day 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

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Brighton, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 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 Brighton, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Brighton, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe 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
Brighton, MA

Average temperature in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Brighton, MA

Average pressure in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MA

Average wind speed in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Brighton, MA

Average humidity in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MA

Average rainfall in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Brighton, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brighton, MA

Average snowfall in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Brighton, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Brighton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Brighton, MA

Average UV index in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Brighton, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Brighton, MA

Average visibility in January - Brighton, 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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