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

Can you expect sunny skies in Somerville in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Somerville includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Somerville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 162 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 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. 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.

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

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