January weather forecast
Leicester, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Leicester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leicester, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Leicester are January through May, October through December. In Leicester, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leicester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Leicester, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Leicester, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Leicester are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Leicester?

In Leicester, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in Leicester in January?

In January, in Leicester, the average high-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Leicester?

The average relative humidity in January in Leicester, Massachusetts, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Leicester?

In Leicester, Massachusetts, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Leicester in January?

In January, in Leicester, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Leicester?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Leicester?

On the first day of January in Leicester, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Leicester?

In Leicester, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Leicester?

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

Average temperature in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Leicester, MA

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

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Average wind speed in January
Leicester, MA

Average wind speed in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Leicester, MA

Average humidity in January - Leicester, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Leicester, MA

Average snowfall in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Leicester, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Leicester, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leicester, 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: 4h and 5min

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: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Leicester, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Leicester, MA

Average UV index in January - Leicester, 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
Leicester, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Leicester, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Leicester, MA

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

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

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