January weather forecast
Utica, NY

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An aerial panorama of the dense city of Utica, New York
An aerial panorama of the dense city of Utica, New York

Weather in January

Utica commences the year with January's cold, cloudy, and snowy weather. The snowfall, measuring 11.22" (285mm), blankets the city, and this is accompanied by humidity at 88%, making for wet and frosty conditions. As the city traverses the winter season, residents bundle up against temperatures that are significantly lower than the forthcoming spring or the preceding autumn. Visibility during this month stays relatively low due to the high amounts of cloud cover. The weather conditions, combined with the low temperatures and high humidity, are characteristic of the winter season in Utica, New York.

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Utica.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Utica, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Utica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.3 days and collects up to 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Utica is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, in Utica, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Utica. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Utica?

Utica's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and lows of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is January in Utica?

Utica in January has an average high-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Utica?

The months with the highest humidity in Utica are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Utica?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How much does it rain in Utica in January?

In January, in Utica, New York, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Utica?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Utica. Snow falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Utica in January?

In January, it is snowing for 20.8 days. Throughout January, 11.22" (285mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Utica?

On the first day of January in Utica, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Utica have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Utica, New York, is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Utica?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Utica, New York.

What is the UV index reading in January in Utica?

In Utica, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Utica, NY

Average temperature in January - Utica, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Utica, NY

Average pressure in January - Utica, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Utica, NY

Average wind speed in January - Utica, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Utica, NY

Average humidity in January - Utica, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Utica, NY

Average rainfall in January - Utica, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.6").

Average rainfall days in January
Utica, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Utica, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Utica, NY

Average snowfall in January - Utica, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 11.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Utica, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Utica, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Utica, 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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Utica, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Utica, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Utica, NY

Average UV index in January - Utica, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Utica, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Utica, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Utica, NY

Average visibility in January - Utica, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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