January weather forecast
Durham, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Durham, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at the peak and 15.8°F (-9°C) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is 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 are January through May, October through December. In Durham, New York, in January, 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

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Durham, New York, is 4h.

UV index

In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Durham?

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

How cold is January in Durham?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Durham, 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 January, the average relative humidity in Durham 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 much does it snow in Durham in January?

In Durham, New York, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Durham?

On the first day of January, 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 is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Durham?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Durham is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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 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 6min).

  • 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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