January weather forecast
Leicester, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Leicester, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 17.6°F (-8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Leicester, New York, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Leicester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.9 days and collects up to 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leicester, during January, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leicester, New York, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Leicester, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Leicester.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Leicester. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Leicester?

January, with an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Leicester.

How cold is January in Leicester?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Leicester, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

What are the most humid months in Leicester?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Leicester, New York.

What is the average humidity in January in Leicester?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Leicester?

In January, in Leicester, New York, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Leicester?

In Leicester, New York, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in January?

In Leicester, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Leicester?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leicester, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leicester?

January and February, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Leicester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leicester?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Leicester?

In Leicester, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Leicester, NY

Average temperature in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Leicester, NY

Average pressure in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Leicester, NY

Average wind speed in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Leicester, NY

Average humidity in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Leicester, NY

Average rainfall in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Leicester, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Leicester, NY

Average snowfall in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Leicester, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 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
Leicester, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Leicester, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).

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Average UV index in January
Leicester, NY

Average UV index in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Leicester, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Leicester, NY

Average visibility in January - Leicester, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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