January weather forecastWoods Hole, MA
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Temperature
Woods Hole reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 37.9°F (3.3°C) at the peak and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) at the lowest.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70 rainfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Woods Hole, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Woods Hole, in January, the average water temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).Note: Swimming in 41.4°F (5.2°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In Woods Hole, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 29.8°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 (29.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average pressure in January: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 15.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").
Average rainfall days in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sea temperature in January: 41.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Woods Hole, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Woods Hole, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Woods Hole, 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).
