January weather forecast
Essex, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Essex, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Essex, Massachusetts, is 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Essex, Massachusetts, are January through April, November and December. In Essex, Massachusetts, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Essex, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Essex, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Essex is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Essex?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Essex, with averages ranging from a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

How cold is it in Essex in January?

Essex in January has an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Essex?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month in Essex?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Essex. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Essex?

In Essex, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Essex in January?

In Essex, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in January?

In Essex, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Essex?

On the first day of January in Essex, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Essex?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Essex?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Essex?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Essex, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Essex, MA

Average temperature in January - Essex, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Essex, MA

Average pressure in January - Essex, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Essex, MA

Average wind speed in January - Essex, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Essex, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Essex, MA

Average rainfall in January - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Essex, MA

Average snowfall in January - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Essex, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Essex, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index in January
Essex, MA

Average UV index in January - Essex, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Essex, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Essex, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Essex, MA

Average visibility in January - Essex, 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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