January weather forecast
Columbus, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Columbus, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Columbus is 87%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.6 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbus, New York. In January, in Columbus, it is snowing for 19.9 days. Throughout January, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.9 snowfall days, and 44.8" (1138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Columbus, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, in Columbus, New York, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Columbus, New York, is 2.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns 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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Columbus?

Columbus's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is it in Columbus in January?

The high-temperature in Columbus, New York, during January is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

The average relative humidity in January in Columbus is 87%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in January?

In January, in Columbus, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Columbus in January?

In January, in Columbus, New York, it is snowing for 19.9 days. Throughout January, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Columbus is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Columbus?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus.

What is the UV index reading in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, NY

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, NY

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, NY

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, NY

Average humidity in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 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
Columbus, NY

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, NY

Average UV index in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, NY

Average visibility in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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