January weather forecastPotsdam, OH

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Potsdam, Ohio, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Potsdam, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Potsdam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 22.32" (567mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.5 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Potsdam, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Potsdam, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

The high-temperature during January is 32.4°F (0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In Potsdam, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

In Potsdam, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Potsdam, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine in Potsdam, Ohio, is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Potsdam, OH

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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