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, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Boston during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
• Worcester - January »
  In Worcester in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Worcester, Massachusetts.
• Springfield - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Springfield are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Springfield, Massachusetts.
• Lowell - January »
  January is the coldest month of the year in Lowell, registering average temperatures as high as 32.5°F (0.3°C) and as low as 19.9°F (-6.7°C). Lowell experiences low temperatures and cold gusty winds during January making it one of the coldest months.
• Cambridge - January »
  In Cambridge in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cambridge in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• New Bedford - January »
  In New Bedford in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Bedford, in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Brockton - January »
  In Brockton during January, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Brockton, in January, during 7.4 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Quincy - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Quincy are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Fall River - January »
  In Fall River, in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Fall River, during January, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.
• Newton - January »
  January is the month when Newton sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C). In Newton, in January, during 4.9 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lawrence - January »
  In Lawrence during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Lawrence, during January, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.