January weather forecast
Taunton, MA

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Weather in January

January in Taunton, Massachusetts typically presents a wintry landscape, complete with chilly temperatures and regular snowfall. The average high of 35.6°F (2°C) sets the stage for frosty days, while the nights can dip to an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Expect modest gusts of wind reaching 15.3mph (24.6km/h), combined with modest sunlight hours of only 5.1h per day, a characteristic of the winter season. January acts as a curtain raiser to the region's chilly quarter, with the rest of the early months following in its frost-laden footsteps.

Temperature

Taunton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In Taunton, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Taunton, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Taunton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Taunton, Massachusetts, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taunton, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Taunton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Taunton 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Taunton?

In Taunton, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 35.6°F (2°C) and reaching a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is January in Taunton?

In January, in Taunton, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Taunton?

The average relative humidity in January in Taunton is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Taunton?

In January, in Taunton, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Taunton?

In Taunton, Massachusetts, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Taunton is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Taunton?

On the first day of January in Taunton, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Taunton?

In Taunton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Taunton?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Taunton?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Taunton, MA

Average pressure in January - Taunton, 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
Taunton, MA

Average wind speed in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Taunton, MA

Average humidity in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Taunton, MA

Average rainfall in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Taunton, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Taunton, MA

Average snowfall in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Taunton, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Taunton, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taunton, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Taunton, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Taunton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Taunton, MA

Average UV index in January - Taunton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Taunton, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Taunton, 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 32).

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Average visibility in January
Taunton, MA

Average visibility in January - Taunton, 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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