January weather forecast
Princeton, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Princeton, Massachusetts, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

Princeton records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.4 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Princeton, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Princeton, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Princeton sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Princeton, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Princeton, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Princeton, in January, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Princeton, 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Princeton, MA

Average temperature in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Princeton, MA

Average pressure in January - Princeton, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Princeton, MA

Average wind speed in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Princeton, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Princeton, MA

Average rainfall in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Princeton, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Princeton, MA

Average snowfall in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Princeton, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Princeton, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Princeton, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Princeton, MA

Average UV index in January - Princeton, 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
Princeton, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Princeton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Princeton, MA

Average visibility in January - Princeton, 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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