January weather forecast
Reading, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Reading, Massachusetts, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In Reading, Massachusetts, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 33.1°F (0.6°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Reading, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 18.86" (479mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Reading, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Reading, is 33.1°F (0.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In Reading, in January, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Reading have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Reading?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 Reading, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Reading, MA

Average temperature in January - Reading, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Reading, MA

Average pressure in January - Reading, 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
Reading, MA

Average wind speed in January - Reading, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Reading, MA

Average humidity in January - Reading, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Reading, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Reading, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Reading, MA

Average snowfall in January - Reading, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Reading, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Reading, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Reading, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Reading, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Reading, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Reading, MA

Average UV index in January - Reading, 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
Reading, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Reading, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Reading, MA

Average visibility in January - Reading, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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