January Weather in New England

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in New England, United States, during January is characterized by an average temperature of -7°C (19°F). Highs can soar to 8°C (47°F), while lows may dip to -28°C (-19°F). Typically, the humidity level in New England throughout January hovers around 83%.

-28°C (-19°F)

Minimum temperature

-7°C (19°F)

Average temperature

8°C (47°F)

Maximum temperature

83%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, New England averages 11 mm (0.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 9 hours 2 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 5 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 38% probability of sunny days during this period.

11 mm (0.4 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

5 hours 1 minutes

Sunshine hours

38%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in New England reaches a maximum of 2, indicating a level of Low exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 10:00 and 12:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 45 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	0	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0
Exposure	Low
Time to burn	45 min