January weather forecast
Orleans, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Orleans, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Orleans, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Orleans, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Orleans, in January, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Orleans, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Orleans, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Orleans, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Orleans, 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Orleans, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Orleans, in January, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in January?

In Orleans, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Orleans is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Orleans, MA

Average temperature in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Orleans, MA

Average pressure in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Orleans, MA

Average wind speed in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Orleans, MA

Average humidity in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orleans, MA

Average snowfall in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orleans, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Orleans, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Orleans, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Orleans, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Orleans, MA

Average visibility in January - Orleans, 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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