January weather forecast
South Wellfleet, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

January is South Wellfleet's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and lows of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In South Wellfleet, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Wellfleet, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in South Wellfleet, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in South Wellfleet?

In January, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in January, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Wellfleet have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Wellfleet have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in South Wellfleet is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average temperature in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (31.6°F).

Average pressure in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average pressure in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"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
South Wellfleet, MA

Average wind speed in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6mph).

Average humidity in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average humidity in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall days in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average snowfall in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average snowfall days in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Wellfleet, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average sunshine days in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average UV index in January - South Wellfleet, 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
South Wellfleet, MA

Average cloud cover in January - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
South Wellfleet, MA

Average visibility in January - South Wellfleet, 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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