January weather forecastWest Plattsburgh, NY
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in West Plattsburgh, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C).Temperature
In West Plattsburgh, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in West Plattsburgh.Rainfall
In West Plattsburgh, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Plattsburgh, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Plattsburgh, in January, snow falls for 19.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.Daylight
In West Plattsburgh, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 3.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in West Plattsburgh, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 8.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
