Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), is considered the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 76%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Essex, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Essex, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Essex, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Essex, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 13.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Essex, MA
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Essex, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Essex, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).
Average UV index in January
Essex, 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
Essex, 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 28).
Average visibility in January
Essex, 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).
Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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