January weather forecast
Forks, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forks, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Forks's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forks, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forks, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:51 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, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Forks?

January is the coldest month in Forks, New York, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January in Forks?

Forks in January has an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Forks?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Forks?

The average relative humidity in January in Forks is 86%.

How much does it rain in Forks in January?

In Forks, New York, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Forks?

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

How much does it snow in Forks in January?

In Forks, New York, in January, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forks have in January?

In January, the average day length in Forks, New York, is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Forks?

On the first day of January in Forks, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:51 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 Forks?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Forks have in January?

In Forks, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Forks?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Forks?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Forks, New York, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Forks, NY

Average temperature in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average pressure in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average wind speed in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average humidity in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average rainfall in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average snowfall in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average UV index in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Forks, 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
Forks, NY

Average visibility in January - Forks, 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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