January weather forecast
Petersham, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Petersham, Massachusetts, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Petersham, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petersham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petersham, during January, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow. In Petersham, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, recording an average high temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is Petersham's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Petersham, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Petersham is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Petersham, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petersham.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Petersham, MA

Average temperature in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersham, MA

Average pressure in January - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average wind speed in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersham, MA

Average humidity in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Petersham, MA

Average rainfall in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersham, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersham, MA

Average snowfall in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petersham, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Petersham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersham, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersham, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersham, MA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Petersham, MA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Petersham, MA

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

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

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