January weather forecast
Kingston, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Kingston, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Kingston notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kingston, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kingston, Massachusetts, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Kingston, in January, the average water temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 41.4°F (5.2°C) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 50°F (10°C) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Kingston, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Kingston 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kingston, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Kingston, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.4°F (5.2°C). Swimming in 41.4°F (5.2°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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?

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
Kingston, MA

Average temperature in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Kingston, MA

Average pressure in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average wind speed in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Kingston, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kingston, MA

Average UV index in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Kingston, MA

Average visibility in January - Kingston, 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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