January weather forecast
Hancock, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hancock, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16°F (-8.9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Hancock, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hancock, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Hancock witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Hancock, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Hancock, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in Hancock in January?

In Hancock, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hancock, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Hancock 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hancock, NY

Average temperature in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in January
Hancock, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hancock, NY

Average wind speed in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Hancock, NY

Average humidity in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hancock, NY

Average snowfall in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hancock, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hancock, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hancock, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Hancock, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hancock, NY

Average UV index in January - Hancock, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Hancock, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Hancock, NY

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

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

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