January weather forecast
Richmond, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Richmond, Massachusetts, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Richmond's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) to a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richmond, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.1h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Richmond's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) to a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Richmond, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Richmond, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in January in Richmond?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Richmond, MA

Average temperature in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Richmond, MA

Average pressure in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Richmond, MA

Average wind speed in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Richmond, MA

Average humidity in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Richmond, MA

Average rainfall in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Richmond, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richmond, MA

Average snowfall in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richmond, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richmond, 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 1min

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: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richmond, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Richmond, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Richmond, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Richmond, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Richmond, MA

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

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

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