January weather forecast
Lancaster, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lancaster, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Lancaster's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lancaster, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lancaster is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is January in Lancaster?

Lancaster in January has an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, Massachusetts, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lancaster in January?

In January, in Lancaster, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in January?

The average day length in January in Lancaster is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lancaster?

On the first day of January in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

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 reading in January in Lancaster?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lancaster is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, MA

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lancaster, MA

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, MA

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lancaster, MA

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 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
Lancaster, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lancaster, MA

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Lancaster, MA

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, MA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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