January weather forecast
North Amherst, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in North Amherst, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in North Amherst is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North Amherst, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in North Amherst is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Amherst are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is North Amherst's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and lows of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in North Amherst, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in North Amherst is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In North Amherst, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
North Amherst, MA

Average temperature in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
North Amherst, MA

Average pressure in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
North Amherst, MA

Average wind speed in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
North Amherst, MA

Average humidity in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
North Amherst, MA

Average rainfall in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
North Amherst, MA

Average rainfall days in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
North Amherst, MA

Average snowfall in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
North Amherst, MA

Average snowfall days in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
North Amherst, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - North Amherst, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
North Amherst, MA

Average sunshine days in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
North Amherst, MA

Average UV index in January - North Amherst, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
North Amherst, MA

Average cloud cover in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
North Amherst, MA

Average visibility in January - North Amherst, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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