January weather forecastGreat Barrington, MA
January
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 is Great Barrington's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and lows of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Great Barrington, in January, during 12.2 snowfall days, 5.83" (148mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Great Barrington, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.On the first day of January, 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.
Sunshine
In Great Barrington, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 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, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Great Barrington, 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: 4h and 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
