January weather forecast
Hamilton, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Hamilton, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27°F (-2.8°C) and min 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hamilton, in January, snow falls for 19.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.98" (228mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 snowfall days, and 50.98" (1295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hamilton, the average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Hamilton's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January in Hamilton?

The high-temperature, in January, in Hamilton, records 27°F (-2.8°C), while the low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hamilton?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in Hamilton in January?

In Hamilton, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hamilton, in January, during 19.2 snowfall days, 8.98" (228mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamilton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hamilton, NY

Average temperature in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hamilton, NY

Average pressure in January - Hamilton, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hamilton, NY

Average wind speed in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Hamilton, NY

Average humidity in January - Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, NY

Average rainfall in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Hamilton, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hamilton, NY

Average snowfall in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hamilton, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hamilton, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hamilton, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Hamilton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Hamilton, NY

Average UV index in January - Hamilton, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Hamilton, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Hamilton, NY

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

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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