January weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Halifax, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Halifax's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Halifax, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Halifax, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Halifax, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Halifax, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Halifax experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Halifax, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Halifax, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Halifax, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in January?

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

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Halifax, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Halifax, MA

Average pressure in January - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Halifax, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Halifax, 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, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Halifax, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in January - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Halifax, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in January - Halifax, 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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