January weather forecast
Durham, NY

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Durham, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.8°F (-9°C) and an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Durham, New York, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Durham, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.5 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durham, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Durham, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.8 snowfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Durham is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of January, in Durham, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Durham?

January is the coldest month in Durham, New York, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the temperature in January in Durham?

The average high-temperature, in January, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Durham?

In Durham, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Durham?

In Durham, New York, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Durham?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in January?

In Durham, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Durham?

On the first day of January in Durham, New York, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Durham?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Durham is 4h.

How high is the UV index in January in Durham?

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

Average temperature in January - Durham, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Durham, NY

Average pressure in January - Durham, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Durham, NY

Average wind speed in January - Durham, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Durham, NY

Average humidity in January - Durham, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in January
Durham, NY

Average rainfall in January - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in January
Durham, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Durham, NY

Average snowfall in January - Durham, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Durham, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Durham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 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
Durham, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Durham, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Durham, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Durham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Durham, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Durham, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Durham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Durham, NY

Average visibility in January - Durham, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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