January weather forecastBrockton, MA

January

Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Brockton, Massachusetts, sees mostly cloudy and extremely cold conditions. The lowest temperatures of the year are experienced during this time making January the coldest month, with the mercury dropping to a chilly 22.8°F (-5.1°C). With moderately high humidity levels, the feel of the cold is exaggerated, often resulting in a sensation of biting chill. Snowfall is considerably frequent and noticeably contributes to the prevailing wintry atmosphere. The relative lack of sunshine during this month is a clear testament to the winter season.

Temperature

Brockton's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Brockton, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.4 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Brockton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Brockton, Massachusetts, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 34.5°F (1.4°C) at the peak and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at the base.

In Brockton, 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In Brockton, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

In Brockton, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Brockton, in January, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Brockton, 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
Brockton, MA

  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Brockton, MA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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 0min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Brockton, MA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Brockton, 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
Brockton, MA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Brockton, 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).