January weather forecast
Kensington, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Kensington, New York, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.9°F (2.7°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

In Kensington, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 36.9°F (2.7°C) at the peak and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Kensington, New York, is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kensington. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kensington. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kensington, New York, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kensington is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, in Kensington, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Kensington, New York, is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kensington are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kensington?

Kensington's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) to a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

How cold is it in Kensington in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kensington?

In January, the average relative humidity in Kensington, New York, is 73%.

What is the driest month in Kensington?

The month with the least rainfall in Kensington is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kensington in January?

In January, in Kensington, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Kensington?

In January, in Kensington, New York, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kensington?

On the first day of January in Kensington, New York, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kensington?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kensington are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kensington?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kensington, New York, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kensington, NY

Average temperature in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kensington, NY

Average pressure in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Kensington, NY

Average wind speed in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kensington, NY

Average humidity in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kensington, NY

Average rainfall in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kensington, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kensington, NY

Average snowfall in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kensington, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kensington, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kensington, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kensington, NY

Average UV index in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kensington, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Kensington, NY

Average visibility in January - Kensington, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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