January weather forecast
White Plains, NY

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Yellow rays from the setting sun shining upon the buildings in White Plain, New York
Yellow rays from the setting sun shining upon the buildings in White Plain, New York

Weather in January

January in White Plains, New York is typically greeted with chilly temperatures averaging between 25°F (-3.9°C) to 35.2°F (1.8°C), notable snowfall of 3.07" (78mm) and gusty winds reaching speeds of 13.9mph (22.4km/h). The month presents itself with the shortest daylight hours, hinting at the intense winter season. The atmosphere carries considerable humidity, making the cold weather feel even more penetrating. White Plains experiences a relatively clear, albeit frosty, January, with visibility remaining constant. The long nights of January bear a stark contrast to the bright, long days of summer.

Temperature

In White Plains, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 35.2°F (1.8°C) and reaching a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In White Plains, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In White Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in White Plains, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in White Plains are January through April, November and December. In White Plains, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In White Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.1 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

In White Plains, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, in White Plains, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In White Plains, New York, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in White Plains are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in White Plains?

White Plains's January weather reaches an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in White Plains in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in White Plains, is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in White Plains?

In January, the average relative humidity in White Plains, New York, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in White Plains?

In White Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in White Plains in January?

In White Plains, New York, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in White Plains?

In White Plains, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in White Plains?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does White Plains have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in White Plains is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in White Plains?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in White Plains.

What is the UV index reading in January in White Plains?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in White Plains, New York, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
White Plains, NY

Average temperature in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in January
White Plains, NY

Average pressure in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
White Plains, NY

Average wind speed in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
White Plains, NY

Average humidity in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
White Plains, NY

Average rainfall in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
White Plains, NY

Average rainfall days in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
White Plains, NY

Average snowfall in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
White Plains, NY

Average snowfall days in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
White Plains, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
White Plains, NY

Average sunshine days in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
White Plains, NY

Average UV index in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
White Plains, NY

Average cloud cover in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
White Plains, NY

Average visibility in January - White Plains, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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