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Temperature in Massachusetts in January

Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Hancock with -1°C to low temperatures in Edgartown with 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Edgartown and -11°C in Hancock. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Massachusetts in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Massachusetts, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Massachusetts?
    • Based on our systematic data collection, Edgartown has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 5°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of -4°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in Massachusetts?
    • The coldest city in January in Massachusetts is Hancock when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -1°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -11°C.

  • How much sun does Massachusetts get in January?
    • Boston enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 5°C in Boston this month, so not the best month to swim.

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