January weather forecast
Essex, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Essex, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January and September are months with the least rain in Essex, New York, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Essex are January through May, October through December. In Essex, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Essex, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, in Essex, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Essex is 3.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Essex?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 25°F (-3.9°C) and lows at 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is it in Essex in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Essex, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Essex?

The months with the highest humidity in Essex are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in Essex?

In January, the average relative humidity in Essex is 86%.

What is the driest month in Essex?

The months with the least rainfall in Essex are January and September Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Essex?

In January, in Essex, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Essex?

In Essex, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Essex, New York, is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Essex?

On the first day of January in Essex, New York, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Essex?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Essex?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Essex is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Essex, NY

Average temperature in January - Essex, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Essex, NY

Average pressure in January - Essex, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Essex, NY

Average wind speed in January - Essex, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Essex, NY

Average humidity in January - Essex, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Essex, NY

Average rainfall in January - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Essex, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Essex, NY

Average snowfall in January - Essex, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Essex, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Essex, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 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
Essex, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Essex, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Essex, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Essex, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and July (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Essex, NY

Average UV index in January - Essex, 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
Essex, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Essex, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Essex, NY

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

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

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