January weather forecast
Richmond Hill, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Richmond Hill, New York, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 36.9°F (2.7°C) and as low as 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Richmond Hill is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, in Richmond Hill, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richmond Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Richmond Hill is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Richmond Hill, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Richmond Hill is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. 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

What part of the year is the coldest in Richmond Hill?

January stands out as Richmond Hill's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

How cold is it in Richmond Hill in January?

The high-temperature during January is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Richmond Hill?

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

What is the driest month in Richmond Hill?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Richmond Hill?

In Richmond Hill, New York, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richmond Hill in January?

In Richmond Hill, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Richmond Hill?

In January, the average day length in Richmond Hill is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Richmond Hill?

On the first day of January in Richmond Hill, New York, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond Hill have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Richmond Hill?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Richmond Hill?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Richmond Hill is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average temperature in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average pressure in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"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
Richmond Hill, NY

Average wind speed in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average humidity in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average rainfall in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average snowfall in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richmond Hill, 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
Richmond Hill, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average UV index in January - Richmond Hill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average visibility in January - Richmond Hill, 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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