January weather forecast
New York, USA

January is typically the coldest month of the year in New York State. Throughout the state, temperatures can vary significantly due to the diverse geography and resulting microclimates. In upstate regions, particularly around the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, temperatures often plummet to extremes, ranging from 5°F (-15°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C). Cities like Buffalo, located near the Great Lakes, not only experience low temperatures but also witness substantial lake-effect snow, with accumulations frequently surpassing those in other parts of the state.

Downstate areas, encompassing the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, have milder conditions compared to their northern counterparts. Here, temperatures generally hover between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 40°F (4.4°C). New York City, the state's most populous city, often exhibits this milder range, but it's essential to note the urban heat island effect, which can sometimes cause the city to be slightly warmer than surrounding areas.

Comparing January to its neighboring months, December is usually a transitional period from the mild conditions of autumn to the cold of mid-winter, while February, although still cold, often begins to hint at the approaching end of winter's grip, with slightly increased daylight hours. However, January stands out for its consistently chilly conditions, making it a distinct winter month in the Empire State.

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• New York - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in New York is January, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In New York, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Buffalo - January »
  In Buffalo, New York, in January, snow falls for 19 days, with typically accumulated 7.13" (181mm) of snow. In Buffalo during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.
• Rochester - January »
  In Rochester, in January, during 17.6 snowfall days, 5.79" (147mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rochester in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Yonkers - January »
  In Yonkers in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yonkers, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).
• Syracuse - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is considered the coldest month in Syracuse, New York. In Syracuse, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.
• Albany - January »
  In Albany, New York, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Albany, in January, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow.
• New Rochelle - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in New Rochelle are January and February Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of rain. In New Rochelle in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.
• Mount Vernon - January »
  In Mount Vernon in January, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon, New York.
• Schenectady - January »
  In Schenectady during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Schenectady, in January, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow.
• Utica - January »
  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). 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.
• White Plains - January »
  In White Plains in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In White Plains, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.
• Hempstead - January »
  In Hempstead in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Hempstead, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.