January weather forecastMerrick, NY
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Merrick, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.8°F (3.2°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
In Merrick, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall in Merrick. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.3 snowfall days, and 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Merrick, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Merrick, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Merrick, 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
Merrick, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 13.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Merrick, NY
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Merrick, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in January
Merrick, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Merrick, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Merrick, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Merrick, 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
Merrick, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Merrick, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Merrick, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Merrick, 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).





