January weather forecast
Woods Hole, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

In Woods Hole, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Woods Hole is 75%.

Rainfall

In Woods Hole, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Woods Hole, there are 70 rainfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Woods Hole, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Woods Hole, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.4°F (5.2°C).
Note: Swimming in 41.4°F (5.2°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

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 in Woods Hole 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 in Woods Hole. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. 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

What part of the year is the coldest in Woods Hole?

Woods Hole's January weather reaches an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold does it get in Woods Hole in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Woods Hole, is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Woods Hole?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Woods Hole in January?

In Woods Hole, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Woods Hole?

In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Woods Hole?

In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.4°F (5.2°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January in Woods Hole?

The average day length in January in Woods Hole is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Woods Hole?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Woods Hole, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Woods Hole have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Woods Hole?

The months with the lowest UV index in Woods Hole, 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 Woods Hole?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average pressure in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average humidity in January
Woods Hole, MA

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Woods Hole, MA

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Woods Hole, MA

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average sea temperature in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Woods Hole, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average UV index in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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Average visibility in January
Woods Hole, MA

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).

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