January weather forecast
Fayetteville, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Fayetteville, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°F (-2.2°C) and min 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

Fayetteville's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fayetteville, in January, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.5 snowfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fayetteville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine in January is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Fayetteville, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Fayetteville experiences an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fayetteville, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fayetteville, in January, during 16.8 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average temperature in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average pressure in January - Fayetteville, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average wind speed in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Fayetteville, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average rainfall in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fayetteville, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fayetteville, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Fayetteville, NY

Average UV index in January - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Fayetteville, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Fayetteville, NY

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

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

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