Massachusetts in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Massachusetts in january 2025
The weather in Massachusetts in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 175.1cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
23%
19%
9%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
24%
11%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
23%
22%
12%
Weather at 3am
27°F
38%
25%
16%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Massachusetts in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Massachusetts in january.
The climate of Massachusetts in january is very bad
The climate in january in Massachusetts is quite dry (with 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area january. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 34°F. The minimum is 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Massachusetts is 31°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Massachusetts in january with a maximum record of 65°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -9°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Massachusetts is generally 09:26. Sunrise is at 07:12 and sets at 16:38.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Massachusetts:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Massachusetts.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Massachusetts in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -9°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 175.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.74km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Massachusetts in january 2024:
31°F to 41°F
29°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
31°F to 41°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 34°F
20°F to 36°F
13°F to 34°F
43°F to 56°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 41°F
41°F to 56°F
32°F to 38°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
16°F to 25°F
18°F to 29°F
25°F to 27°F
14°F to 22°F
16°F to 27°F
16°F to 36°F
31°F to 40°F
31°F to 34°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
22°F to 27°F
22°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Massachusetts:
| Boston in january | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in january | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in january | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in january | very bad weather |
| Albany in january | very bad weather |
| Vermont in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Massachusetts
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Weather data for Massachusetts in january:
Weather data for Massachusetts for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Massachusetts. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Massachusetts can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Massachusetts.