January weather forecast
Chester, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Chester, New York, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout January, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Chester is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chester, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Chester sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chester, during January, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Chester, in January, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Chester is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Chester, NY

Average temperature in January - Chester, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Chester, NY

Average pressure in January - Chester, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chester, NY

Average wind speed in January - Chester, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Chester, NY

Average humidity in January - Chester, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Chester, NY

Average rainfall in January - Chester, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Chester, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chester, NY

Average snowfall in January - Chester, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chester, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chester, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chester, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Chester, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Chester, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Chester, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Chester, NY

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

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

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