January weather forecast
Harwich, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Harwich, Massachusetts, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

January and February mark Harwich's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In Harwich, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Harwich, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Harwich, in January, during 6 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Harwich, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harwich, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Harwich, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Harwich's coldest months, January and February, record an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Is January cold?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39°F (3.9°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Harwich, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Harwich, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Harwich?

In Harwich, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Harwich, MA

Average pressure in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"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
Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 18mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Harwich, MA

Average humidity in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harwich, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Harwich, MA

Average UV index in January - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Harwich, MA

Average visibility in January - Harwich, 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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