The weather in January in New England

It's cold in January in New England with an average temperature of -2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -8°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -17°C and -7°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for New England, North Dakota. 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 17°C in 2015, New England reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -34°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 2,6 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 4,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for New England

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

January weather comparison

  New England New York
Average temperature -2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 2°C 11°C
Min. temperature -17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2,6 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days
Total snowfall 4,6 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 2 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in New England with really cold temps, averaging around -4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -14°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around -1°C, with nights around -11°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in New England is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -9°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly 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 New England, North Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in New England

Temperature in January in New England over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in New England, North Dakota. 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 New England

Total precipitation in January in New England over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in New England

Snowfall in January in New England per year

Daily UV index in January in New England

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

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