January weather forecast
Plainfield, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Plainfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, Massachusetts, there are 171.8 rainfall days, and 37.28" (947mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plainfield, Massachusetts, in January, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 8.07" (205mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.7 snowfall days, and 36.73" (933mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Plainfield is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Plainfield, the average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

In Plainfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Plainfield?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Plainfield, reaching 27.1°F (-2.7°C) at the peak and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) at the low.

How cold is January in Plainfield?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Plainfield, Massachusetts, are 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Plainfield in January?

In January, in Plainfield, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout January, 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Plainfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plainfield, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Plainfield?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Plainfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Plainfield, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Plainfield, MA

Average temperature in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Plainfield, MA

Average pressure in January - Plainfield, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Plainfield, MA

Average wind speed in January - Plainfield, 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 (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Plainfield, MA

Average humidity in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Plainfield, MA

Average rainfall in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in January
Plainfield, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Plainfield, MA

Average snowfall in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Plainfield, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 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
Plainfield, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainfield, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Plainfield, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Plainfield, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Plainfield, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Plainfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in January
Plainfield, MA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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