January weather forecastAmherst, NY
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Amherst, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a minimum temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Amherst, New York, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Amherst, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.2 days and aggregates up to 30.94" (786mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Amherst is 9h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Amherst. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Amherst, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Amherst, NY
- Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Amherst, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Amherst, NY
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 7.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 19 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Amherst, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Amherst, NY
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 77
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Amherst, NY
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
