The weather in January in Palmer

It's cold in January in Palmer with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -5°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -13°C and -3°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Palmer, 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, Palmer reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -17°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -26°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 148 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 43 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Palmer

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

January weather comparison

  Palmer New York
Average temperature 1°C 5°C
Max. temperature 5°C 11°C
Min. temperature -13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 148 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 14 days 12 days
Total snowfall 43 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 17 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Palmer with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -6°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 Palmer is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 Palmer, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Palmer

Temperature in January in Palmer over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Palmer, 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 Palmer

Total precipitation in January in Palmer over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Palmer

Snowfall in January in Palmer per year

Daily UV index in January in Palmer

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Palmer, 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 Palmer by month

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