January weather forecast
Somerset, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Somerset, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 36°F (2.2°C) to a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Somerset, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Somerset, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Somerset is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, in Somerset, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Somerset is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Somerset. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Somerset?

January stands out as Somerset's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

How cold is January in Somerset?

The high-temperature, in January, in Somerset, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Somerset?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Somerset?

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Somerset in January?

In Somerset, Massachusetts, during January, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Somerset have in January?

The average day length in January in Somerset is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Somerset?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Somerset, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in January?

In Somerset, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Somerset?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Somerset?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Somerset, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Somerset, MA

Average temperature in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°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 (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Somerset, MA

Average pressure in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Somerset, MA

Average wind speed in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Somerset, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Somerset, MA

Average rainfall in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Somerset, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Somerset, MA

Average snowfall in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Somerset, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Somerset, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Somerset, MA

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Somerset, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Somerset, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Somerset, MA

Average visibility in January - Somerset, 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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