January weather forecast and climate
Staten Island, NY
Weather in January
Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature in Staten Island, New York, is 41.7°F (5.4°C).Note: Swimming in 41.7°F (5.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9.7h.FAQ
How cold is the water in January in Staten Island?
In Staten Island, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.7°F (5.4°C). Swimming in 41.7°F (5.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
How many hours of daylight does Staten Island have in January?
In January, the average length of the day in Staten Island is 9.7h.
Average sea temperature in January
Staten Island, NY
- Average sea temperature in January: 41.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in January
Staten Island, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9.7h
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9.3h).
