January weather forecast
Galena, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Galena, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the peak and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Galena, New York, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Galena, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Galena, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.6 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Galena, New York. In Galena, during January, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.9 snowfall days, and 44.8" (1138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Galena?

In Galena, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is it in Galena in January?

In January, in Galena, the average high-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Galena?

The average relative humidity in January in Galena, New York, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Galena?

In Galena, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Galena?

In Galena, during January, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Galena?

The average day length in January in Galena, New York, is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Galena?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Galena, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Galena?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Galena?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Galena?

In Galena, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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
Galena, NY

Average temperature in January - Galena, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Galena, NY

Average pressure in January - Galena, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Galena, NY

Average wind speed in January - Galena, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Galena, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Galena, NY

Average rainfall in January - Galena, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Galena, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Galena, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galena, NY

Average snowfall in January - Galena, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galena, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Galena, 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
Galena, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galena, 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 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galena, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Galena, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Galena, NY

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Galena, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Galena, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Galena, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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