January weather forecastLockport, NY
January
Weather in January
The start of the year in Lockport, New York commences with a winter chill as it represents one of the coldest months in the city. Snowfall is frequent, accumulating up to 5.47" (139mm) for the month, adding to the wintry ambiance. Comparatively, weather conditions in January are colder and snowier than December. Clear days are not usual for January due to the high cloud cover percentage. The city starts to gradually warm up moving into the month of February.Temperature
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In January, in Lockport, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lockport, in January, snow falls for 17.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.47" (139mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lockport, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Lockport, NY
- Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Lockport, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in January
Lockport, NY
- Average humidity in January: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Lockport, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in January
Lockport, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lockport, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 5.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lockport, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lockport, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lockport, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).
Average UV index in January
Lockport, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Lockport, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Lockport, NY
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
