January weather forecast
Massachusetts, USA

January firmly places Massachusetts in the heart of winter. It's one of the coldest months of the year, often vying with February for that distinction. Temperatures during January oscillate between cold and biting cold. The average low for this month can reach subzero values, especially in the western mountainous regions, while the highs generally hover from 30°F (-1.1°C) (−34°F (1.1°C)) to 40°F (4.4°C).

Cities like Chester, in particular, have recorded some of the state's most frigid temperatures in January. Chester holds the record of the lowest temperature ever recorded in Massachusetts at -35°F (-37.2°C) on January 12, 1981. Such temperature extremes, however, are more characteristic of the interior and western parts, while coastal regions like Cape Cod remain relatively milder due to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. But even there, snowfall is common.

In terms of precipitation, January doesn't disappoint. Snowfall ranges from lighter amounts along the coast to heavier dumps in the west. The snowy landscape can be both enchanting and challenging, as the snow sometimes accumulates quickly, disrupting routine life and travel. Moreover, January often experiences fewer sunny days compared to the later winter month of February, making it cloudier on average.

Compared to December, January sees a dip in temperatures, making it more severe. The contrast becomes even more evident when juxtaposed against the emerging spring conditions of the ensuing month, February. As Massachusetts transitions from January to February, there's a gradual shift in daylight hours and a hint of the approaching warmer conditions, although February still retains its winter grip.

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• Boston - January »
  In Boston, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Boston, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.
• Worcester - January »
  In Worcester, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. In Worcester, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.
• Springfield - January »
  In Springfield, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The coldest time of the year in Springfield is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).
• Lowell - January »
  In Lowell during January, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. In Lowell during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.
• Cambridge - January »
  Cambridge experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 33.8°F (1°C) and a minimum of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In Cambridge, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• New Bedford - January »
  In New Bedford during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In New Bedford in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Brockton - January »
  In Brockton during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Brockton, with averages ranging from a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).
• Quincy - January »
  In Quincy in January, during 4.6 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Quincy during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
• Lynn - January »
  January in Lynn, Massachusetts sets the stage for a typical winter in the northeastern United States, with chill in the air and snow on the ground adding a festive touch. In Lynn, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.
• Fall River - January »
  In January, in Fall River the rain falls for 7.7 days. In Fall River, in January, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Newton - January »
  In Newton in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Newton, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.
• Lawrence - January »
  In Lawrence, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lawrence, in January, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.