January weather forecast
Alma, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Alma, New York, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Alma, New York, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Alma are January, March and September Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alma, New York, in January, during 19.2 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Alma, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.5 days and aggregates up to 25.31" (643mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Alma, New York, is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Alma are January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Alma?

In Alma, New York, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is January in Alma?

In Alma, in January, the average high-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Alma?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Alma.

What is the average humidity in January in Alma?

In Alma, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Alma?

The months with the least rainfall in Alma, New York, are January, March and September Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Alma?

In Alma, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Alma in January?

In Alma, New York, in January, during 19.2 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Alma, New York, is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Alma?

On the first day of January in Alma, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alma?

January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Alma.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alma?

The average sunshine duration in January in Alma, New York, is 2.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alma?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Alma?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Alma is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alma, NY

Average temperature in January - Alma, 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: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Alma, NY

Average pressure in January - Alma, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alma, NY

Average wind speed in January - Alma, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Alma, NY

Average humidity in January - Alma, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Alma, NY

Average rainfall in January - Alma, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Alma, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Alma, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alma, NY

Average snowfall in January - Alma, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alma, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Alma, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alma, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alma, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Alma, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Alma, NY

Average UV index in January - Alma, 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
Alma, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Alma, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Alma, NY

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

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

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