January weather forecast
Columbus, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Columbus, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and min 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.6 rainfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbus are January through May, October through December. In Columbus, during January, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.9 days and aggregates up to 44.8" (1138mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Columbus, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Columbus, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and reaching a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Columbus is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Columbus, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Columbus, in January, during 19.9 snowfall days, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus, New York, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Columbus, NY

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbus, NY

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, NY

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbus, NY

Average humidity in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbus, NY

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

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Columbus, NY

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

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

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