Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in January
January at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 19°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation and roughly 17" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 19°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Snowfall
- 17 in
- Daylight
- 9.2 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 430 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Saugus Iron Works; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 1.6× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 28°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.2 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 51,921 recreation visits, up 25.7% from 41,314 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 115.9%, so a January visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 43°F / 24°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 37 Poor |
| January | 38°F / 19°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 40°F / 20°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 39 Poor |
All twelve months at Saugus Iron Works, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in January 2027
The National Park Service lists these Saugus Iron Works facilities as closed during January 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to May 6, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 19°F at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation and roughly 17 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.