Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, characterized by an average high temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is generally the coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ghent, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ghent, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in January
Ghent, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Ghent, 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
Ghent, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in January
Ghent, NY
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in January
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ghent, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ghent, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Ghent, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Ghent, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Ghent, NY
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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