January weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elizabethtown, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.8°F (-4°C) and min 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

In Elizabethtown, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in January, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 19.9 days. Throughout January, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 snowfall days, and 43.03" (1093mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elizabethtown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine in January is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elizabethtown, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elizabethtown, in January, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elizabethtown, in January, snow falls for 19.9 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average temperature in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average pressure in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average wind speed in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average humidity in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Elizabethtown, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Elizabethtown, NY

Average visibility in January - Elizabethtown, 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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