January weather forecast
Melrose, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Melrose, Massachusetts, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

In Melrose, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 33.8°F (1°C) and reaching a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Melrose, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Melrose, Massachusetts, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Melrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Melrose, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Melrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.36" (441mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Melrose, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Melrose. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Melrose's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 33.8°F (1°C) and lows of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Melrose, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Melrose, Massachusetts, in January, during 7.6 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Melrose?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Melrose have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Melrose?

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 reading in January?

In Melrose, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Melrose, MA

Average temperature in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Melrose, MA

Average pressure in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melrose, MA

Average wind speed in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Melrose, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Melrose, MA

Average rainfall in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Melrose, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melrose, MA

Average snowfall in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melrose, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Melrose, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melrose, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Melrose, MA

Average UV index in January - Melrose, 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
Melrose, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Melrose, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Melrose, MA

Average visibility in January - Melrose, 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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