January weather forecastSaratoga Springs, NY
January
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saratoga Springs, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
