January weather forecast
Hingham, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Hingham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 34.5°F (1.4°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hingham, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hingham, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Hingham, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Diving into 41.5°F (5.3°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hingham is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Hingham, is 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Hingham, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Hingham?

In Hingham, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hingham, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Hingham, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hingham have in January?

In Hingham, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hingham?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hingham, MA

Average temperature in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Hingham, MA

Average pressure in January - Hingham, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hingham, MA

Average wind speed in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Hingham, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Hingham, MA

Average rainfall in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Hingham, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hingham, MA

Average snowfall in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hingham, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Hingham, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°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 (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hingham, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hingham, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hingham, MA

Average UV index in January - Hingham, 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
Hingham, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Hingham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Hingham, MA

Average visibility in January - Hingham, 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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