January weather forecast
Needham, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Needham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Needham, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Needham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Needham, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively, January is Needham's coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Needham, is 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Needham, Massachusetts, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Needham, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Needham, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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?

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

Average temperature in January
Needham, MA

Average temperature in January - Needham, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Needham, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Needham, MA

Average wind speed in January - Needham, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Needham, MA

Average humidity in January - Needham, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Needham, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Needham, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Needham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Needham, MA

Average snowfall in January - Needham, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Needham, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Needham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Needham, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Needham, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Needham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Needham, MA

Average UV index in January - Needham, 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
Needham, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Needham, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Needham, MA

Average visibility in January - Needham, 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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