January weather forecast
Watertown, MA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Watertown, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and max 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Watertown's January weather reaches an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Watertown, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Watertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Watertown. In Watertown, in January, during 4.9 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.8 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Watertown is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Watertown, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Watertown are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Watertown?

In Watertown, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

How cold is January in Watertown?

The high-temperature, in January, in Watertown, is 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Watertown?

The average relative humidity in January in Watertown is 77%.

How much does it rain in Watertown in January?

In Watertown, Massachusetts, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Watertown in January?

In Watertown, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Watertown?

In January, the average day length in Watertown, Massachusetts, is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Watertown?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Watertown have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Watertown is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Watertown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Watertown?

In Watertown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Watertown, MA

Average temperature in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Watertown, MA

Average pressure in January - Watertown, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Watertown, MA

Average wind speed in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Watertown, MA

Average humidity in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Watertown, MA

Average rainfall in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Watertown, MA

Average rainfall days in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Watertown, MA

Average snowfall in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Watertown, MA

Average snowfall days in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Watertown, MA

Average sunshine days in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Watertown, MA

Average UV index in January - Watertown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Watertown, MA

Average cloud cover in January - Watertown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Watertown, MA

Average visibility in January - Watertown, 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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