January weather forecast
West Dennis, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Dennis, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In West Dennis, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In West Dennis, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Dennis, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. The month with the most snowfall in West Dennis is January, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In West Dennis, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Diving into 41.5°F (5.3°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in West Dennis is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in West Dennis is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in West Dennis?

West Dennis notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

How cold is it in West Dennis in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in West Dennis, is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in West Dennis?

In West Dennis, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in West Dennis?

In West Dennis, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in West Dennis?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in West Dennis in January?

In West Dennis, during January, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in January in West Dennis?

In West Dennis, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in January 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 West Dennis?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in West Dennis?

On the first day of January in West Dennis, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Dennis?

In West Dennis, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Dennis?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in West Dennis?

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

Average temperature in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
West Dennis, MA

Average pressure in January - West Dennis, 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
West Dennis, MA

Average wind speed in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
West Dennis, MA

Average humidity in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
West Dennis, MA

Average rainfall in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in January
West Dennis, MA

Average rainfall days in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
West Dennis, MA

Average snowfall in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
West Dennis, MA

Average snowfall days in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
West Dennis, MA

Average sea temperature in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Dennis, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Dennis, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
West Dennis, MA

Average sunshine days in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
West Dennis, MA

Average UV index in January - West Dennis, 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
West Dennis, MA

Average cloud cover in January - West Dennis, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
West Dennis, MA

Average visibility in January - West Dennis, 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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