January weather forecast
Dalton, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dalton, Massachusetts, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and max 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28°F (-2.2°C) and as low as 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dalton, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow. In Dalton, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 40.98" (1041mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dalton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dalton, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, having an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dalton, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dalton, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Dalton, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dalton is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dalton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Dalton?

In Dalton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dalton, MA

Average temperature in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Dalton, MA

Average pressure in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
Dalton, MA

Average wind speed in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Dalton, MA

Average humidity in January - Dalton, 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
Dalton, MA

Average rainfall in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Dalton, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dalton, MA

Average snowfall in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dalton, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dalton, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dalton, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Dalton, MA

Average UV index in January - Dalton, 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
Dalton, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Dalton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Dalton, MA

Average visibility in January - Dalton, 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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