January weather forecast
East Amherst, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in East Amherst, 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 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

East Amherst witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In East Amherst, New York, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Amherst, New York, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in East Amherst. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in East Amherst is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in East Amherst, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in East Amherst?

January, with an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in East Amherst.

How cold is it in East Amherst in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in East Amherst, records 29.3°F (-1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the most humid month in East Amherst?

The months with the highest humidity in East Amherst are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in East Amherst?

In East Amherst, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in East Amherst in January?

In East Amherst, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in East Amherst?

The months with the most snowfall in East Amherst are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in East Amherst in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does East Amherst have in January?

In January, the average day length in East Amherst, New York, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in East Amherst?

On the first day of January in East Amherst, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in East Amherst?

January has the least sunshine of the year in East Amherst, New York, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does East Amherst have in January?

In East Amherst, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in East Amherst?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in East Amherst?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in East Amherst, New York, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
East Amherst, NY

Average temperature in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
East Amherst, NY

Average pressure in January - East Amherst, 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
East Amherst, NY

Average wind speed in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
East Amherst, NY

Average humidity in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
East Amherst, NY

Average rainfall in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
East Amherst, NY

Average rainfall days in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
East Amherst, NY

Average snowfall in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
East Amherst, NY

Average snowfall days in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
East Amherst, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
East Amherst, NY

Average sunshine days in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
East Amherst, NY

Average UV index in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
East Amherst, NY

Average cloud cover in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
East Amherst, NY

Average visibility in January - East Amherst, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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