January weather forecastKensington, NY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kensington, New York, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

In Kensington, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kensington is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kensington, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kensington, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively, January is Kensington's coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in Kensington, is 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Kensington, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

In Kensington, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"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
Kensington, NY

  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Kensington, NY

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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