January weather forecastJefferson, NY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Jefferson, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Jefferson. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Jefferson, New York. In Jefferson, in January, during 19 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Jefferson, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 98 days and aggregates up to 50.39" (1280mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Jefferson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Jefferson, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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 daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), is the coldest month.

January temperatures in Jefferson, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

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

January is the month with the least rainfall in Jefferson, New York. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In Jefferson, New York, in January, during 4.6 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Jefferson, New York, in January, snow falls for 19 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length in Jefferson, New York, is 9h and 29min.

On the first day of January in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

January through March, November 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 in Jefferson is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Jefferson, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average snowfall in January: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 19 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Jefferson, NY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and September (4mi).