January weather forecast
Topsfield, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Topsfield, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°F (1°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Topsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Topsfield are January through April, October through December. In Topsfield, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Topsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Topsfield, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest month in Topsfield, Massachusetts.

How cold is it in January?

Topsfield in January has an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Topsfield, in January, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Topsfield, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Topsfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Topsfield, MA

Average temperature in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Topsfield, MA

Average pressure in January - Topsfield, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Topsfield, MA

Average wind speed in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Topsfield, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Topsfield, MA

Average rainfall in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Topsfield, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Topsfield, MA

Average snowfall in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Topsfield, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Topsfield, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Topsfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Topsfield, MA

Average UV index in January - Topsfield, 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
Topsfield, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Topsfield, MA

Average visibility in January - Topsfield, 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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