January weather forecast
Canaan, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Canaan, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canaan, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 snowfall days, and 40.98" (1041mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canaan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January in Canaan, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canaan are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Canaan, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Canaan, in January, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month 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 Canaan?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Canaan, NY

Average temperature in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Canaan, NY

Average pressure in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
Canaan, NY

Average wind speed in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Canaan, NY

Average humidity in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Canaan, NY

Average rainfall in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Canaan, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canaan, NY

Average snowfall in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canaan, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canaan, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canaan, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Canaan, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Canaan, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Canaan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Canaan, NY

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

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

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