January weather forecast
Lenox, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lenox, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lenox, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Lenox, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lenox, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Lenox, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lenox, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lenox, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lenox is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes 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
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lenox, MA

Average temperature in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Lenox, MA

Average pressure in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lenox, MA

Average wind speed in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Lenox, MA

Average humidity in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Lenox, MA

Average rainfall in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Lenox, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lenox, MA

Average snowfall in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lenox, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lenox, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lenox, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lenox, MA

Average UV index in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lenox, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Lenox, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Lenox, MA

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

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

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