January weather forecastMoriches, NY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Moriches, New York, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Moriches, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Moriches are January, February and September Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature in Moriches is 40.8°F (4.9°C).
Note: In terms of swimming, this condition is dangerously life-threatening. Water temperatures cause sharp pain and provoke immediate hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to alleviate thermal damage.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Moriches, New York, is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, in Moriches, New York, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moriches are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month of the year in Moriches, New York, registering average temperatures as high as 38.7°F (3.7°C) and as low as 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

The high-temperature in Moriches during January is 38.7°F (3.7°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

The average relative humidity in January in Moriches, New York, is 73%.

January, February and September are months with the least rain in Moriches, New York, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

In Moriches, New York, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Moriches. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Moriches, in January, the average water temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In Moriches, New York, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

On the first day of January in Moriches, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January in Moriches is 5.1h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

44.8°F

38.7°F

39.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15mph

15.3mph

14.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.4

5.3

5.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

15.6

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Moriches, NY

Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

Average low temperature in January: 30.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Moriches, NY

Average pressure in January: 30.04"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).

Average wind speed in January
Moriches, NY

Average wind speed in January: 14.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Moriches, NY

Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Moriches, NY

Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Moriches, NY

Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moriches, NY

Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moriches, NY

Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Moriches, NY

Average sea temperature in January: 40.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38°F).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 6min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Moriches, NY

Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Moriches, 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
Moriches, NY

Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Moriches, 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).