January weather forecast
Oxford, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Oxford, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

In Oxford, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oxford, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oxford, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Oxford?

The coldest month in Oxford, Massachusetts, is January, with an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is January in Oxford?

In Oxford, 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Oxford?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Oxford in January?

In Oxford, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Oxford?

In Oxford, Massachusetts, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Oxford?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oxford have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Oxford, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Oxford?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Oxford, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°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 (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Oxford, MA

Average pressure in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Oxford, MA

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Oxford, MA

Average humidity in January - Oxford, 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
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 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
Oxford, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, 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 month with the most sunshine is 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
Oxford, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Oxford, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Oxford, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, 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 37).

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Average visibility in January
Oxford, MA

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

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

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