January weather forecast
Riverhead, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Riverhead, New York, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Riverhead's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverhead, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverhead, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Riverhead. In Riverhead, in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverhead, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Riverhead, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Riverhead is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. 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 is the coldest time of year in Riverhead?

Riverhead's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Is it cold in Riverhead during January?

In January, in Riverhead, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Riverhead?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Riverhead?

In January, in Riverhead, New York, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Riverhead in January?

In Riverhead, in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Riverhead have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Riverhead?

On the first day of January in Riverhead, New York, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Riverhead?

In Riverhead, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Riverhead?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Riverhead?

In Riverhead, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Riverhead, NY

Average temperature in January - Riverhead, 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 month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Riverhead, NY

Average pressure in January - Riverhead, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Riverhead, NY

Average wind speed in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Riverhead, NY

Average humidity in January - Riverhead, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Riverhead, NY

Average rainfall in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Riverhead, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Riverhead, NY

Average snowfall in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Riverhead, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Riverhead, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Riverhead, NY

Average UV index in January - Riverhead, 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
Riverhead, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Riverhead, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Riverhead, NY

Average visibility in January - Riverhead, 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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