January weather forecast
Alfred, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Alfred, New York, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

Alfred's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Alfred are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Alfred, New York, it is snowing for 18.7 days. Throughout January, 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alfred, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.8 days and aggregates up to 35.83" (910mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alfred, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Alfred, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Alfred is January, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alfred are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Alfred?

Alfred's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and lows of 15.8°F (-9°C).

How cold is it in Alfred in January?

In Alfred, 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.8°F (-9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months in Alfred?

The months with the highest humidity in Alfred, New York, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Alfred?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the driest month in Alfred?

The month with the least rainfall in Alfred is January, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Alfred in January?

In Alfred, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Alfred?

In Alfred, New York, during January, snow falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Alfred?

In Alfred, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alfred?

On the first day of January in Alfred, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alfred?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Alfred, New York, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alfred have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Alfred is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alfred?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alfred are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Alfred?

In Alfred, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Alfred, NY

Average temperature in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Alfred, NY

Average pressure in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alfred, NY

Average wind speed in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Alfred, NY

Average humidity in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Alfred, NY

Average rainfall in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

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

Average rainfall days in January
Alfred, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alfred, NY

Average snowfall in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alfred, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alfred, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alfred, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Alfred, NY

Average UV index in January - Alfred, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Alfred, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Alfred, NY

Average visibility in January - Alfred, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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