January weather forecastPalmer, MA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Palmer, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Temperature
January, recording an average high temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C), is Palmer's coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Palmer, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Palmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. In Palmer, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.Daylight
In Palmer, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Palmer, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in January
Palmer, MA
- Average pressure in January: 30.03"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).
Average wind speed in January
Palmer, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in January
Palmer, 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%).
Average rainfall in January
Palmer, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in January
Palmer, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Palmer, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Palmer, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Palmer, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Palmer, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Palmer, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Palmer, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Palmer, MA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).





