The weather in January in Amherst Center

It's cold in January in Amherst Center with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -12°C and -5°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Amherst Center. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Amherst Center, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2020, Amherst Center reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -16°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -27°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 47 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Amherst Center

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Amherst Center. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Amherst Center New York
Average temperature 2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 6°C 11°C
Min. temperature -12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 133 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 47 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 17 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Amherst Center with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 2°C, with nights around -6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Amherst Center is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Amherst Center, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Amherst Center

Temperature in January in Amherst Center over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Amherst Center, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Amherst Center

Total precipitation in January in Amherst Center over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Amherst Center

Snowfall in January in Amherst Center per year

Daily UV index in January in Amherst Center

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Amherst Center, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Amherst Center by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Amherst Center. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.