Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
With average high temperatures of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and lows of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Falmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Falmouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In West Falmouth, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.4°F (5.2°C).Note: Unprotected swimming in 41.4°F (5.2°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in January
West Falmouth, 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
West Falmouth, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average sea temperature in January: 41.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Falmouth, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- 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
West Falmouth, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
Average UV index in January
West Falmouth, 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
West Falmouth, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
West Falmouth, 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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