January weather forecast
Paxton, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Paxton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

January is Paxton's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and lows of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Paxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Paxton, Massachusetts, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings in Paxton reach their annual highs in January, averaging 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a minimum average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Paxton, in January, the average high-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Paxton, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxton, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paxton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Paxton, MA

Average temperature in January - Paxton, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Paxton, MA

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

Average wind speed in January
Paxton, MA

Average wind speed in January - Paxton, 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 (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Paxton, MA

Average humidity in January - Paxton, 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
Paxton, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Paxton, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Paxton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Paxton, MA

Average snowfall in January - Paxton, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Paxton, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Paxton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Paxton, 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: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Paxton, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Paxton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Paxton, MA

Average UV index in January - Paxton, 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
Paxton, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Paxton, 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 36).

Average visibility in January
Paxton, MA

Average visibility in January - Paxton, 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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