January weather forecast
Merrimac, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Merrimac, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

In Merrimac, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Merrimac, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Merrimac, Massachusetts, during January, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Merrimac, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Merrimac, the average sunshine in January 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Merrimac, is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Merrimac is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Merrimac, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Merrimac, during January, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Merrimac have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Merrimac, Massachusetts, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Merrimac, MA

Average temperature in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Merrimac, MA

Average pressure in January - Merrimac, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Merrimac, MA

Average wind speed in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Merrimac, MA

Average humidity in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Merrimac, MA

Average rainfall in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Merrimac, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merrimac, MA

Average snowfall in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merrimac, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merrimac, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Merrimac, MA

Average UV index in January - Merrimac, 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
Merrimac, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Merrimac, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Merrimac, MA

Average visibility in January - Merrimac, 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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