January weather forecast
Merrick, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Merrick, New York, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Merrick, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Merrick, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January in Merrick, 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 January, the average sunshine in Merrick is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Merrick are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Merrick?

In Merrick, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

How cold is it in Merrick in January?

Merrick in January has an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Merrick?

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

What is the driest month in Merrick?

The month with the least rainfall in Merrick is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Merrick in January?

In Merrick, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Merrick in January?

In Merrick, New York, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Merrick?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Merrick?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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.

How long on average sun shines in January in Merrick?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Merrick?

The months with the lowest UV index in Merrick, New York, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Merrick?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Merrick, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average pressure in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average humidity in January
Merrick, NY

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Merrick, NY

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Merrick, NY

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merrick, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average UV index in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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Average visibility in January
Merrick, NY

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).

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