January weather forecastChatham, MA
January
Weather in January
Chatham, Massachusetts, in January experiences cold conditions with the highest temperature rising to 39°F (3.9°C) and lowest falling to 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Snow is a common spectacle during this month, with snowfall days recorded typically being around six. A characteristic breadth of cloud coverovers the sky with clear days being few and far between. The first month of the year also presents a moderate wind speed, leading to a chilly wind chill factor. As January wanes, Chatham's characteristic winter weather persists, with no substantial alterations expected until the latter parts of February.Temperature
Lowest temperatures are observed in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).Humidity
In Chatham, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.Rainfall
In Chatham, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Chatham, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chatham, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Chatham, in January, the average water temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).Note: In 41.9°F (5.5°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.
Daylight
In Chatham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.5h.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 the average person.Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Chatham, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 31.6°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 (31.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Chatham, MA
- Average pressure in January: 29.99"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
Chatham, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 18mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Chatham, MA
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Chatham, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").
Average rainfall days in January
Chatham, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Chatham, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Chatham, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Chatham, MA
- Average sea temperature in January: 41.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39.8°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chatham, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
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: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Chatham, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).
Average UV index in January
Chatham, 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
Chatham, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Chatham, 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).
