January weather forecast
Sharon, MA

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Weather in January

For those donned in layers, January weather is the welcome curtain raiser for the year in Sharon, Massachusetts. A tad nippier than the rest of the winter months, this period marks the onset of the extended cold season. The lowest average temperature tends to be 22.3°F (-5.4°C), affirming the necessity for thermal gear when stepping outdoors. Hardly a respite, daylight hours are few and fleeting, fostering a largely indoor lifestyle. The sight of falling snow being a regular spectacle, winter boots become a common wardrobe asset.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 34.3°F (1.3°C) at the peak and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Sharon, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sharon, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sharon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Sharon, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.5 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with its high-temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sharon, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sharon, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sharon have in January?

In Sharon, Massachusetts, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharon have in January?

In Sharon, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sharon are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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
Sharon, MA

Average temperature in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sharon, MA

Average pressure in January - Sharon, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sharon, MA

Average wind speed in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sharon, MA

Average humidity in January - Sharon, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sharon, MA

Average rainfall in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Sharon, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sharon, MA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sharon, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sharon, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sharon, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sharon, MA

Average UV index in January - Sharon, 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
Sharon, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Sharon, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Sharon, MA

Average visibility in January - Sharon, 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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