January weather forecast
Kennedy, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kennedy, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kennedy, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.2 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kennedy, in January, snow falls for 19.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In Kennedy, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 21.02" (534mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Kennedy witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Kennedy, in January, the average high-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Kennedy?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Kennedy, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Kennedy, during January, snow falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kennedy?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Kennedy, NY

Average temperature in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Kennedy, NY

Average pressure in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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
Kennedy, NY

Average wind speed in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Kennedy, NY

Average humidity in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Kennedy, NY

Average rainfall in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Kennedy, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kennedy, NY

Average snowfall in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kennedy, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kennedy, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kennedy, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kennedy, NY

Average UV index in January - Kennedy, 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
Kennedy, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Kennedy, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Kennedy, NY

Average visibility in January - Kennedy, 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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