January weather forecast
Galway, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Galway, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

In Galway, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and reaching a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In Galway, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Galway, in January, during 6.6 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.7 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Galway, New York, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, having an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Galway, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Galway?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Galway, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Galway have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Galway have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Galway, NY

Average temperature in January - Galway, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Galway, NY

Average pressure in January - Galway, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
Galway, NY

Average wind speed in January - Galway, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Galway, NY

Average humidity in January - Galway, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Galway, NY

Average rainfall in January - Galway, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Galway, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Galway, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galway, NY

Average snowfall in January - Galway, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galway, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Galway, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galway, 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: 4h and 1min

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
Galway, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Galway, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Galway, NY

Average UV index in January - Galway, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Galway, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Galway, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Galway, NY

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

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

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