January weather forecast
Northfield, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Northfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Northfield sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, in January, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Northfield, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.06" (154mm) of snow. In Northfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.8 days and aggregates up to 27.28" (693mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Northfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Northfield?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) to a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Northfield, the average high-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Northfield, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Northfield, during January, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Northfield is 5.1h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Northfield, MA

Average temperature in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Northfield, MA

Average pressure in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"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
Northfield, MA

Average wind speed in January - Northfield, 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
Northfield, MA

Average humidity in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Northfield, MA

Average rainfall in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Northfield, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Northfield, MA

Average snowfall in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Northfield, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Northfield, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Northfield, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Northfield, MA

Average UV index in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Northfield, MA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Northfield, MA

Average visibility in January - Northfield, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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