January weather forecast
New York, USA

January is typically the coldest month of the year in New York State. Throughout the state, temperatures can vary significantly due to the diverse geography and resulting microclimates. In upstate regions, particularly around the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, temperatures often plummet to extremes, ranging from 5°F (-15°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C). Cities like Buffalo, located near the Great Lakes, not only experience low temperatures but also witness substantial lake-effect snow, with accumulations frequently surpassing those in other parts of the state.

Downstate areas, encompassing the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, have milder conditions compared to their northern counterparts. Here, temperatures generally hover between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 40°F (4.4°C). New York City, the state's most populous city, often exhibits this milder range, but it's essential to note the urban heat island effect, which can sometimes cause the city to be slightly warmer than surrounding areas.

Comparing January to its neighboring months, December is usually a transitional period from the mild conditions of autumn to the cold of mid-winter, while February, although still cold, often begins to hint at the approaching end of winter's grip, with slightly increased daylight hours. However, January stands out for its consistently chilly conditions, making it a distinct winter month in the Empire State.

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• New York - January »
  In New York in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in New York are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Buffalo - January »
  In Buffalo during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo, in January, snow falls for 19 days, with typically accumulated 7.13" (181mm) of snow.
• Rochester - January »
  In Rochester during January, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow. In Rochester during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.
• Yonkers - January »
  In Yonkers in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. On the first day of January in Yonkers, New York, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm.
• Syracuse - January »
  In Syracuse, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Syracuse in January, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Albany - January »
  In Albany in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Albany, in January, during 14.2 snowfall days, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• New Rochelle - January »
  January and February are months with the least rain in New Rochelle when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of rain. In New Rochelle, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.
• Mount Vernon - January »
  In Mount Vernon during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Mount Vernon, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.
• Schenectady - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Schenectady is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Schenectady in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Utica - January »
  In Utica in January, during 20.8 snowfall days, 11.22" (285mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Utica are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• White Plains - January »
  January in White Plains, New York is typically greeted with chilly temperatures averaging between 25°F (-3.9°C) to 35.2°F (1.8°C), notable snowfall of 3.07" (78mm) and gusty winds reaching speeds of 13.9mph (22.4km/h). In White Plains, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.
• Hempstead - January »
  In Hempstead, during January, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Hempstead, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.