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

What can you expect from the weather in Somerville during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Somerville generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Somerville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Somerville. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Somerville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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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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 Somerville 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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