January weather forecastWest Sand Lake, NY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Sand Lake, New York, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Sand Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 23.27" (591mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Sand Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in West Sand Lake is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) respectively, January is West Sand Lake's coldest month.

The high-temperature during January is 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In West Sand Lake, in January, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

In West Sand Lake, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

In West Sand Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Sand Lake, 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
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 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 Sand Lake, NY

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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

Average sunshine days in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
West Sand Lake, NY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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