January weather forecast
Swansea, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Swansea, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Swansea's January weather reaches an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Swansea, in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Swansea, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Swansea is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36°F (2.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Swansea, Massachusetts, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Swansea, in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Swansea?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Swansea, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Swansea?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Swansea?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Swansea, MA

Average temperature in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°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 (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°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 (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Swansea, MA

Average pressure in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average wind speed in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Swansea, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Swansea, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swansea, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Swansea, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Swansea, MA

Average UV index in January - Swansea, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Swansea, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Swansea, MA

Average visibility in January - Swansea, 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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