January weather forecast
Oxford, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Oxford, Massachusetts, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oxford, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oxford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oxford, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oxford, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Oxford, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oxford have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, MA

Average pressure in January - Oxford, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oxford, MA

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, MA

Average humidity in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Oxford, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Oxford, MA

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

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

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