Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity in New Bedford is 76%.Rainfall
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in New Bedford. In January, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature in New Bedford is 41.4°F (5.2°C).Note: 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.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, in New Bedford, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in New Bedford 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
FAQ
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Average temperature in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average high temperature in January: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).
Average humidity in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
New Bedford, MA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
Average UV index in January
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, MA
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
New Bedford, 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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