January weather forecast
Saratoga Springs, NY

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Weather in January

January marks the coldest month of the year in Saratoga Springs, with the average high temperature escalating only up to 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and the average low plunging to 16.9°F (-8.4°C). A high level of precipitation is anticipated, predominantly falling as snow, adding a white carpet across the city facade. As this is the heart of winter, the sun makes a limited appearance, promising only short hours of daylight. This scarcely sunny and chilly outlook persists throughout the month, with cool winds adding a brisk element to the already frosty air.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and as low as 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Saratoga Springs, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Saratoga Springs, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Saratoga Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saratoga Springs are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Saratoga Springs. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Saratoga Springs is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Saratoga Springs. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Saratoga Springs?

January is the coldest month in Saratoga Springs, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at the peak and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) at the base.

How cold is it in Saratoga Springs in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Saratoga Springs, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Saratoga Springs?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in Saratoga Springs in January?

In January, in Saratoga Springs, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Saratoga Springs?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Saratoga Springs, New York. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Saratoga Springs in January?

In Saratoga Springs, during January, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Saratoga Springs?

In Saratoga Springs, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Saratoga Springs?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saratoga Springs, New York, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Saratoga Springs?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Saratoga Springs is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saratoga Springs?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Saratoga Springs.

What is the UV index reading in January in Saratoga Springs?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Saratoga Springs, New York, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
33.6°F 0.9°C
28.2°F -2.1°C
31.3°F -0.4°C
Average low temperature
24.4°F -4.2°C
16.9°F -8.4°C
18.1°F -7.7°C
Average pressure
30.06" 764mmHg
30.04" 763mmHg
30.02" 763mmHg
Average wind speed
7.1mph 11.4km/h
7.6mph 12.2km/h
7.5mph 12.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.6mph 12.2km/h
8.1mph 13km/h
8.1mph 13km/h
Average wind speed gusts
11.5mph 18.5km/h
12.1mph 19.5km/h
12mph 19.3km/h
Average humidity
80%
81%
83%
Average rainfall
1.77" 45mm
1.5" 38mm
1.5" 38mm
Average rainfall days
8.3
5.8
6.9
Average snowfall
3.74" 95mm
4.76" 121mm
4.49" 114mm
Average snowfall days
6.8
9.9
8.9
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 2min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 1min
4h 1min
3h 4min
Average sunshine days
17.8
17.2
15.2
Average UV index
1
1
2
Average cloud cover
55%
56%
59%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average temperature in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average pressure in January - Saratoga Springs, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average wind speed in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average humidity in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average rainfall in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average snowfall in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average UV index in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Saratoga Springs, NY

Average visibility in January - Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).

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