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Newton weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How is the weather in Newton in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Newton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Newton in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Newton. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Newton climate page with graphs.

 

Newton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Newton in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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

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