January weather forecast
Great Barrington, MA

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The colorful ancient stone building that hosts the town hall of Great Barrington in Massachusetts
The colorful ancient stone building that hosts the town hall of Great Barrington in Massachusetts

Weather in January

January is the heart of winter for Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The city experiences typical New England winter weather with cold temperatures and significant snowfall. Maximum temperatures do not exceed 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a potential 5.83" (148mm) of snow is forecasted. The city outlines a characteristic winter wonderland with snow-covered streets and landscapes. Make sure to have your winter apparels ready since Bundled-up clothing is a necessity during this time.

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In Great Barrington, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Great Barrington, during January, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow. In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Great Barrington, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Barrington is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Great Barrington?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month in Great Barrington.

How cold is it in Great Barrington in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Great Barrington, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Great Barrington?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Great Barrington?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Great Barrington?

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Great Barrington in January?

In Great Barrington, in January, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Great Barrington have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Great Barrington?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Barrington have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in January in Great Barrington?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Barrington is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average temperature in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average pressure in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average wind speed in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average humidity in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average rainfall in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average snowfall in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average UV index in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Great Barrington, MA

Average visibility in January - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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