January weather forecast
Gloucester, MA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gloucester, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gloucester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Gloucester. In Gloucester, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gloucester, there are 27.4 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Gloucester, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 55.4°F (13°C) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

In Gloucester, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gloucester, the average sunshine in January 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 Gloucester. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Gloucester?

Gloucester reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 34.9°F (1.6°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Gloucester?

Gloucester in January has an average high-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Gloucester?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Gloucester in January?

In Gloucester, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Gloucester?

In Gloucester, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in January in Gloucester?

In Gloucester, in January, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°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 Gloucester?

In January, the average day length in Gloucester is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gloucester?

On the first day of January in Gloucester, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gloucester?

In Gloucester, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gloucester?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Gloucester?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gloucester is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gloucester, MA

Average temperature in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Gloucester, MA

Average pressure in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Gloucester, MA

Average wind speed in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Gloucester, MA

Average humidity in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gloucester, MA

Average rainfall in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in January
Gloucester, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Gloucester, MA

Average snowfall in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Gloucester, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Gloucester, MA

Average sea temperature in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gloucester, MA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gloucester, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gloucester, MA

Average UV index in January - Gloucester, 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
Gloucester, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Gloucester, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Gloucester, MA

Average visibility in January - Gloucester, 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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