January weather forecast
Swansea, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Swansea, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Swansea, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swansea, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Swansea, Massachusetts. In Swansea, in January, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Swansea is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Swansea, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Swansea 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Swansea?

January is Swansea's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 36°F (2.2°C) and lows of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

How cold is it in Swansea in January?

January temperatures in Swansea, Massachusetts, vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Swansea?

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

How much does it rain in Swansea in January?

In Swansea, Massachusetts, in January, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Swansea in January?

In January, in Swansea, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Swansea, Massachusetts, is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Swansea?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swansea have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Swansea?

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

Average temperature in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average pressure in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average wind speed in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average humidity in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average UV index in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average visibility in January - Swansea, 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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