January weather forecast
Nahant, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Nahant, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

In Nahant, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Nahant, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Nahant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.9 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nahant, in January, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nahant, Massachusetts, there are 29.9 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: In 41.5°F (5.3°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month in Nahant, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Nahant, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Nahant, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January?

In Nahant, Massachusetts, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°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.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nahant have in January?

In Nahant, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nahant, MA

Average temperature in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Nahant, MA

Average pressure in January - Nahant, 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
Nahant, MA

Average wind speed in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Nahant, MA

Average humidity in January - Nahant, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Nahant, MA

Average rainfall in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Nahant, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nahant, MA

Average snowfall in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nahant, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Nahant, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nahant, 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 0min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Nahant, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Nahant, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Nahant, MA

Average UV index in January - Nahant, 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
Nahant, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Nahant, MA

Average visibility in January - Nahant, 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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