January weather forecast
Duxbury, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a minimum average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Duxbury, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Duxbury, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Duxbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 21 days and aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Duxbury, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Beware of 41.5°F (5.3°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Duxbury is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms 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 Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Duxbury, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures in Duxbury, Massachusetts, vary between a high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Duxbury, in January, during 6 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January?

In Duxbury, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Duxbury, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Duxbury have in January?

In Duxbury, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Duxbury, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Duxbury, MA

Average temperature in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Duxbury, MA

Average pressure in January - Duxbury, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Duxbury, MA

Average wind speed in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Duxbury, MA

Average humidity in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Duxbury, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Duxbury, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Duxbury, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Duxbury, MA

Average UV index in January - Duxbury, 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
Duxbury, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Duxbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Duxbury, MA

Average visibility in January - Duxbury, 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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