January weather forecast
Gainesville, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Gainesville, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gainesville, in January, snow falls for 20.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 95 snowfall days, and 45.79" (1163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and lows of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Gainesville, 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

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?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gainesville, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Gainesville, during January, snow falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gainesville, NY

Average temperature in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°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 (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Gainesville, NY

Average pressure in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"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
Gainesville, NY

Average wind speed in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Gainesville, NY

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Gainesville, NY

Average rainfall in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

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

Average rainfall days in January
Gainesville, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gainesville, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gainesville, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gainesville, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Gainesville, NY

Average UV index in January - Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Gainesville, NY

Average visibility in January - Gainesville, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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