Weather in Boston in January
In an average January, Boston sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 8°F to 36°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
67°F
2020-01-12
Lowest
6°F
2004-01-15
Low
Highest
56°F
1995-01-16
Lowest
-8°F
1981-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
1995-01-16
Lowest
-31°F
2004-01-16
Humidity
Highest
11.7 g/m³
2007-01-06
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1996-01-19
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-12
Gust
Highest
73 mph
2022-01-17
Lowest
6 mph
1993-01-12
Precip
Wettest
8.04 in
2024
Driest
1.04 in
1989
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