January weather forecast
Kingston, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Kingston, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kingston is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kingston, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kingston. In Kingston, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Kingston, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.4°F (5.2°C).
Note: Dipping into 41.4°F (5.2°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

In Kingston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Kingston, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kingston. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Kingston?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is January in Kingston?

In January, in Kingston, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kingston?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Kingston?

In Kingston, during January, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kingston in January?

In Kingston, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January in Kingston?

In Kingston, in January, the average water temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). Swimming in 41.4°F (5.2°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.

How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in January?

In Kingston, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kingston?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kingston?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kingston is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kingston?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Kingston?

In Kingston, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kingston, MA

Average temperature in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kingston, MA

Average pressure in January - Kingston, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kingston, MA

Average wind speed in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Kingston, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kingston, 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 0min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kingston, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kingston, MA

Average UV index in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Kingston, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Kingston, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Kingston, MA

Average visibility in January - Kingston, 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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