January weather forecast
Scituate, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Scituate, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 35.6°F (2°C) at the peak and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Scituate, during January, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Scituate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Scituate, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Scituate, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Diving into 41.5°F (5.3°C) when it's under 50°F (10°C) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Scituate, the average sunshine in January 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high and low temperatures of 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively, January is Scituate's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Scituate, 35.6°F (2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Scituate?

In Scituate, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Scituate?

In January, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Scituate, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Scituate?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scituate have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Scituate, MA

Average temperature in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Scituate, MA

Average pressure in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scituate, MA

Average wind speed in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Scituate, MA

Average humidity in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Scituate, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scituate, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scituate, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Scituate, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Scituate, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Scituate, MA

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

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

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