January weather forecast
Fort Plain, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Plain, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In Fort Plain, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In Fort Plain, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Fort Plain, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Plain, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Fort Plain, New York, in January, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 8.74" (222mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Plain, there are 71.4 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Fort Plain is 3.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Plain. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Fort Plain?

The coldest temperatures in Fort Plain occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

How cold is it in Fort Plain in January?

The high-temperature during January is 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Plain?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in Fort Plain in January?

In Fort Plain, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fort Plain?

In Fort Plain, in January, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fort Plain?

In January, the average day length in Fort Plain is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fort Plain?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Plain have in January?

In Fort Plain, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Plain?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Plain, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Fort Plain?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average temperature in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average pressure in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average wind speed in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average humidity in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 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
Fort Plain, NY

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

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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average UV index in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Plain, NY

Average visibility in January - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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