January weather forecastHingham, MA

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

In Hingham, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hingham, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Hingham, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, 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.

Sunshine

In Hingham, the average sunshine in January 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 in Hingham. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

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

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

In January, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Hingham, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

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

On the first day of January, 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.

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

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

In Hingham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 5h and 6min

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: 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: 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: 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: 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).