January weather forecastWest Springfield, MA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

In West Springfield, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In West Springfield, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Springfield, Massachusetts, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.4 days and collects up to 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.3 snowfall days, and 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Springfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Springfield, the average sunshine in January 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

West Springfield records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

West Springfield in January has an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

In West Springfield, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (22.4 days).

Average UV index in January
West Springfield, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
West Springfield, MA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).