January weather forecast
Cairo, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cairo, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

In Cairo, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cairo, during January, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.8 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cairo, in January, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.86" (225mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.1 snowfall days, and 51.18" (1300mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cairo, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Cairo, is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Cairo, in January, during 14.6 snowfall days, 8.86" (225mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Cairo, NY

Average temperature in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Cairo, NY

Average pressure in January - Cairo, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cairo, NY

Average wind speed in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Cairo, NY

Average humidity in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Cairo, NY

Average rainfall in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Cairo, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cairo, NY

Average snowfall in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cairo, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cairo, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cairo, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cairo, NY

Average UV index in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Cairo, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Cairo, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Cairo, NY

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

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

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