Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
January reports an average high-temperature of a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C), slightly varied from December's 45.5°F (7.5°C). Nantucket documents a consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night during January.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Nantucket, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).Note: For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Nantucket, the average sunshine in January is 4.6h.UV index
January through March 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 radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (32.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Nantucket, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 18.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average sea temperature in January: 40.5°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 February (37.9°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Nantucket, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Nantucket, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Nantucket, 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).