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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States in January

In an average January, South Boston sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high32°F
Typical high range18°F to 44°F
Average low17°F
Typical low range2°F to 31°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 64°F 2007-01-06
Lowest -1°F 1994-01-16

Low

Highest 47°F 1995-01-16
Lowest -14°F 1994-01-16

Feels-like

Highest 43°F 1995-01-16
Lowest -34°F 1994-01-16

Humidity

Highest 10.4 g/m³ 1995-01-15
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1994-01-16

Wind

Highest 23 mph 2013-01-31
Lowest 3 mph 1993-01-12

Precip

Wettest 8.40 in 2024
Driest 0.99 in 1981

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