Brockton Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Brockton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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1.2°C
Avg Low
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-7.1°C
Avg Temp
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-2.9°C
Avg Rain
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96 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
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0.8 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.8°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Brockton January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brockton, with average highs near 1.2°C and lows around -7.1°C (mean -2.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Brockton January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brockton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Brockton was 2023 — when the month averaged 1.5°C — while the coldest was 1981 at -8.4°C. Typical January days reach 1.2°C with nights near -7.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.7°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-6.0°C→-1.7°C+4.3°C
Max Temp-1.6°C→2.1°C+3.7°C
Min Temp-10.4°C→-5.5°C+4.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-9.0°C–-6.2°C6 yr (13%)
-6.2°C–-3.5°C11 yr (24%)
-3.5°C–-0.7°C18 yr (40%)
-0.7°C–2.0°C10 yr (22%)

Brockton January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Brockton, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2024 with 208 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 28 mm.

Brockton January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brockton during January averages 87%. The most humid January was 1987 at 94%, and the least humid was 2025 at 78%.

Brockton January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brockton. The sunniest Januarys were 2009, 2012 and 2025, among others at 2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984 and 2023 at 1.5.

Brockton January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brockton during January is 0.8 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 2004, 2018 and 2025, among others at 0.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2002, 2020 and 2023, among others at 0.7 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Brockton

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Brockton

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Brockton Weather by Month

Brockton January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-4.8°C-2.3°C-3.1°C-2.7°C-1.3°C+3.5°C
Avg High-0.4°C1.8°C0.9°C1.5°C2.5°C+2.9°C
Avg Low-9.2°C-6.5°C-7.2°C-6.9°C-5.2°C+4°C
Avg Rain88 mm116 mm81 mm94 mm105 mm+17 mm

Extreme January Records in Brockton

🔥Warmest January17.5°C2007
🧊Coldest January-25.9°C1984
🌧️Wettest January208 mm2024
🏜️Driest January28 mm1981
🌬️Windiest January0.9 m/s1982

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Brockton have risen by about 4.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -25.9°C (1984) to a record high of 17.5°C (2007).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm, with a wettest year of 208 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.6°C per decade while lows rose 0.8°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Brockton?

A quieter season to visit Brockton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Brockton. That said, January — with days averaging 1.2°C and nights around -7.1°C (mean -2.9°C) and higher rainfall (96 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Brockton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Brockton Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brockton, with average highs near 1.2°C and lows around -7.1°C (mean -2.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 96 mm of rainfall in Brockton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 208 mm (2024), and the driest just 28 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 0.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 4.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -1.6°C to 2.1°C and overnight lows from -10.4°C to -5.5°C over the same span.
January Weather in Brockton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20250.6°C-3.2°C-7.0°C8.8°C-15.1°C54 mm78%0.9 m/s2
2024 🌧️2.6°C-0.9°C-4.4°C12.9°C-11.4°C208 mm89%0.8 m/s1.6
2023 🔥5.0°C1.5°C-2.0°C12.4°C-6.9°C181 mm92%0.7 m/s1.5
20220.5°C-4.1°C-8.7°C10.3°C-16.2°C85 mm83%0.8 m/s1.9
20212.0°C-1.7°C-5.4°C10.4°C-15.4°C59 mm87%0.8 m/s1.9
20204.4°C0.4°C-3.6°C16.8°C-12.1°C43 mm86%0.7 m/s1.9
20191.1°C-3.2°C-7.5°C13.3°C-18.5°C143 mm87%0.8 m/s1.9
20180.8°C-3.5°C-7.8°C14.4°C-22.0°C126 mm88%0.9 m/s1.8
20174.0°C0.4°C-3.1°C13.7°C-16.0°C116 mm86%0.8 m/s1.7
20162.7°C-1.3°C-5.3°C13.4°C-13.9°C78 mm84%0.8 m/s1.9
2015-0.8°C-5.0°C-9.2°C7.7°C-19.0°C99 mm88%0.8 m/s1.7
20140.6°C-3.8°C-8.3°C13.2°C-20.5°C88 mm84%0.8 m/s1.8
20132.4°C-1.7°C-5.7°C14.6°C-16.8°C44 mm83%0.8 m/s1.9
20124.1°C-0.2°C-4.6°C11.7°C-13.5°C78 mm86%0.8 m/s2
2011-0.9°C-5.1°C-9.4°C9.9°C-24.6°C85 mm92%0.8 m/s1.9
20100.7°C-3.5°C-7.7°C12.6°C-16.2°C84 mm89%0.8 m/s1.9
2009-2.0°C-6.5°C-11.0°C4.4°C-20.7°C92 mm91%0.8 m/s2
20083.4°C-1.0°C-5.3°C15.1°C-14.9°C70 mm85%0.8 m/s1.8
20073.3°C-0.6°C-4.6°C17.5°C-16.6°C83 mm84%0.8 m/s1.8
20064.6°C0.9°C-2.7°C13.4°C-12.7°C139 mm92%0.8 m/s1.6
2005-0.5°C-4.4°C-8.4°C13.6°C-20.3°C111 mm92%0.8 m/s1.8
2004-3.8°C-7.4°C-11.1°C9.3°C-21.4°C39 mm83%0.9 m/s1.8
2003-2.4°C-6.5°C-10.5°C3.8°C-19.5°C57 mm89%0.8 m/s1.9
20024.8°C1.1°C-2.7°C16.7°C-7.2°C72 mm84%0.7 m/s1.7
20011.2°C-3.0°C-7.1°C7.5°C-11.8°C60 mm90%0.7 m/s1.9
20000.5°C-4.0°C-8.5°C14.5°C-17.8°C87 mm84%0.9 m/s1.7
19992.8°C-1.7°C-6.2°C15.2°C-16.8°C152 mm83%0.8 m/s1.7
19983.7°C0.2°C-3.4°C14.5°C-15.0°C157 mm90%0.8 m/s1.6
19971.2°C-2.9°C-7.0°C10.8°C-18.8°C96 mm85%0.9 m/s1.7
19960.1°C-4.4°C-9.0°C14.3°C-22.3°C162 mm93%0.8 m/s1.6
19954.1°C0.6°C-2.9°C16.0°C-11.9°C96 mm86%0.7 m/s1.9
1994-2.3°C-7.2°C-12.1°C10.5°C-24.2°C139 mm92%0.8 m/s1.7
19932.0°C-2.1°C-6.1°C13.3°C-13.2°C68 mm86%0.8 m/s1.7
19921.5°C-2.8°C-7.1°C11.6°C-15.8°C81 mm84%0.8 m/s1.8
19910.9°C-3.4°C-7.7°C8.3°C-17.1°C85 mm85%0.8 m/s1.7
19903.9°C0.2°C-3.5°C11.8°C-10.1°C126 mm90%0.7 m/s1.7
19893.2°C-1.1°C-5.3°C10.0°C-16.2°C37 mm82%0.7 m/s1.7
1988-0.6°C-4.9°C-9.2°C8.8°C-19.7°C77 mm89%0.8 m/s1.8
1987-0.4°C-4.7°C-9.0°C6.9°C-18.6°C154 mm94%0.8 m/s1.7
19861.9°C-2.5°C-7.0°C11.7°C-19.6°C136 mm83%0.8 m/s1.9
1985-1.5°C-5.7°C-9.9°C10.4°C-15.3°C32 mm84%0.8 m/s2
1984-1.3°C-5.6°C-10.0°C6.8°C-25.9°C67 mm94%0.7 m/s1.5
19831.6°C-2.3°C-6.1°C12.6°C-16.8°C121 mm86%0.7 m/s—
1982-3.2°C-8.2°C-13.1°C12.5°C-22.0°C137 mm91%0.9 m/s—
1981 ❄️-3.6°C-8.4°C-13.1°C6.4°C-20.9°C28 mm86%0.8 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Brockton January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brockton in January?▼

The average high in January is around 1.2°C with lows near -7.1°C (mean -2.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brockton in January?▼

January averages 96 mm of rainfall in Brockton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 208 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest January on record in Brockton?▼

The hottest January reached 17.5°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -25.9°C in 1984.

Has January in Brockton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 4.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -1.6°C to 2.1°C and overnight lows from -10.4°C to -5.5°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Brockton?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brockton and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 1.2°C daytime highs and -7.1°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Brockton?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Brockton, averaging -2.9°C.

What should I pack for Brockton in January?▼

For January in Brockton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 1.2°C and lows of -7.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Brockton humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Brockton in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 0.8 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 0.9 m/s (1982).

Which January had the most rainfall in Brockton?▼

The wettest January on record was 2024 with 208 mm. On average, January sees 96 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Brockton behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.