January weather forecastHarkness, NY

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Harkness, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12.2°F (-11°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Harkness's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harkness, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Harkness, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harkness, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is Harkness's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and lows of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Harkness in January has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Harkness, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

In Harkness, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Harkness, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Harkness, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Harkness, NY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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