January weather forecast
Scituate, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Scituate, Massachusetts, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Scituate's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Scituate, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Scituate, in January, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scituate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Scituate, Massachusetts, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Scituate is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Scituate, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Scituate 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Scituate?

In Scituate, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 35.6°F (2°C) and reaching a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is January in Scituate?

In Scituate, 35.6°F (2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Scituate?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in Scituate in January?

In Scituate, in January, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Scituate?

In Scituate, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Scituate?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Scituate?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scituate have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scituate?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Scituate?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Scituate, MA

Average temperature in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Scituate, MA

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

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Average wind speed in January
Scituate, MA

Average wind speed in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Scituate, MA

Average humidity in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Scituate, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°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 March (38.8°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scituate, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scituate, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Scituate, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Scituate, MA

Average UV index in January - Scituate, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Scituate, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Scituate, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Scituate, MA

Average visibility in January - Scituate, 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).

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