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

What kind of weather does January bring to Northampton? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Northampton generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 1°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -9°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Northampton in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Northampton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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