January weather forecast
Athens, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Athens, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Athens's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Humidity

In Athens, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Athens, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Athens, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Athens, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens, New York. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Athens?

Athens witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

How cold is January in Athens?

The high-temperature in Athens, New York, during January is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Athens?

In Athens, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month in Athens?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Athens, New York. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Athens in January?

In Athens, New York, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Athens in January?

In Athens, New York, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Athens?

In Athens, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Athens?

On the first day of January in Athens, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Athens, New York, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athens?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens.

How high is the UV index in January in Athens?

In Athens, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Athens, NY

Average temperature in January - Athens, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Athens, NY

Average pressure in January - Athens, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Athens, NY

Average wind speed in January - Athens, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Athens, NY

Average humidity in January - Athens, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Athens, NY

Average rainfall in January - Athens, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
Athens, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Athens, NY

Average snowfall in January - Athens, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Athens, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Athens, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Athens, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Athens, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Athens, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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