January weather forecast
Brighton, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Brighton, New York, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

Brighton experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brighton, in January, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Brighton, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

Brighton in January has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Brighton?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Brighton, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Brighton, during January, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Brighton, NY

Average temperature in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in January
Brighton, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Brighton, NY

Average wind speed in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Brighton, NY

Average humidity in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Brighton, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Brighton, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brighton, NY

Average snowfall in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Brighton, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Brighton, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Brighton, NY

Average UV index in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Brighton, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Brighton, NY

Average visibility in January - Brighton, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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