January weather forecastNiagara Falls, NY

Weather in January

January is the start of the year and greets residents of Niagara Falls, New York with a chill, consistently claiming the title of the coldest month. The city experiences full-fledged winter conditions, making it integral to bundle up before stepping out. Transitioning from December, there seems to be a slight dip in the mercury. It becomes a shade more bearish with high temperatures of 32.1°F (0.1°C) and lows stooping to about 15.4°F (-9.2°C). On the flip side, the city becomes a spectacle to behold, transforming into a winter wonderland with frequent snowfalls.

Temperature

Niagara Falls's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and lows of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Rainfall

In Niagara Falls, in January, during 19.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Niagara Falls, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 23.58" (599mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Niagara Falls, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Niagara Falls, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.