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Essex weather in January (United States of America)

Is Essex a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Essex tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -7°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Essex in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Essex. July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essex climate page with graphs.

 

Essex, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
Data from: Boston, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Essex.

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