January weather forecast and climate
Ithaca, NY

Enero, like Diciembre, is another subzero cold winter month in Ithaca, New York, with average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

Enero is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Rainfall

In Ithaca, New York, during 15 rainfall days, 2.01" (51.1mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ithaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 35.13" (892.3mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Enero through Mayo, Octubre through Diciembre are months with snowfall. Enero is the month with the most snowfall in Ithaca, with 15.5" (393.7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Ithaca, the average length of the day in Enero is 9.5h.

Sunshine

In Ithaca, New York, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

Months with the lowest UV index in Ithaca are Enero and Diciembre, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In Enero, the average maximum UV index of 1 translate into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from 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. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.