January weather forecast
Holyoke, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

In Holyoke, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Holyoke, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Holyoke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.6 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holyoke, Massachusetts, are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Holyoke, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

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

In Holyoke, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Holyoke, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Holyoke have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Holyoke, MA

Average pressure in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Holyoke, MA

Average wind speed in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Holyoke, MA

Average humidity in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Holyoke, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Holyoke, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Holyoke, MA

Average snowfall in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Holyoke, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Holyoke, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Holyoke, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Holyoke, MA

Average UV index in January - Holyoke, 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
Holyoke, MA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Holyoke, MA

Average visibility in January - Holyoke, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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