January weather forecast
Harvard, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Harvard, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Harvard notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Harvard, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Harvard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harvard, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Harvard, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Harvard, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harvard have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harvard?

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 intensity in January?

In Harvard, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Harvard, MA

Average temperature in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Harvard, MA

Average pressure in January - Harvard, 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
Harvard, MA

Average wind speed in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Harvard, MA

Average humidity in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Harvard, MA

Average rainfall in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Harvard, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harvard, MA

Average snowfall in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harvard, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harvard, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Harvard, MA

Average UV index in January - Harvard, 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
Harvard, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Harvard, MA

Average visibility in January - Harvard, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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