January weather forecast
Scotia, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Scotia, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Scotia. In Scotia, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Scotia, New York, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Scotia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Scotia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Scotia, New York, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Scotia is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Scotia?

Scotia experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a minimum of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is January in Scotia?

The high-temperature, in January, in Scotia, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Scotia?

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

What is the driest month in Scotia?

The month with the least rainfall in Scotia, New York, is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Scotia?

In Scotia, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Scotia in January?

In Scotia, New York, during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Scotia?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Scotia?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scotia have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Scotia, New York, is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Scotia?

In Scotia, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Scotia, NY

Average temperature in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°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 (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Scotia, NY

Average pressure in January - Scotia, 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
Scotia, NY

Average wind speed in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Scotia, NY

Average humidity in January - Scotia, 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 (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Scotia, NY

Average rainfall in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Scotia, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Scotia, NY

Average snowfall in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Scotia, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 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
Scotia, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Scotia, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Scotia, NY

Average UV index in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Scotia, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Scotia, NY

Average visibility in January - Scotia, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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