January weather forecast
Dover Plains, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Dover Plains, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.4°F (-7°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

In Dover Plains, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dover Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dover Plains, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 20.28" (515mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In Dover Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Dover Plains, records 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Dover Plains, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dover Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dover Plains, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dover Plains have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover Plains have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. 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 snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average temperature in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average pressure in January - Dover Plains, 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
Dover Plains, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average humidity in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

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
Dover Plains, NY

Average rainfall in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average snowfall in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dover Plains, NY

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average UV index in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Dover Plains, NY

Average visibility in January - Dover Plains, 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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