January weather forecast
Houghton, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Houghton, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Houghton's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Houghton, during January, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 19.8 days. Throughout January, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 46.38" (1178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Houghton is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Houghton?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Houghton, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Houghton, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in Houghton in January?

In Houghton, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Houghton, during January, snow falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in January?

In Houghton, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Houghton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Houghton, NY

Average temperature in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Houghton, NY

Average pressure in January - Houghton, 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
Houghton, NY

Average wind speed in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Houghton, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Houghton, NY

Average rainfall in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Houghton, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Houghton, NY

Average snowfall in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Houghton, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Houghton, 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: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Houghton, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Houghton, NY

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

Average cloud cover in January
Houghton, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Houghton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Houghton, NY

Average visibility in January - Houghton, 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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