January weather forecast
Kirkwood, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Kirkwood, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.4°F (-2°C) and min 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kirkwood. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kirkwood, in January, during 16.2 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.5 snowfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kirkwood during January are 28.4°F (-2°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kirkwood, during January, snow falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kirkwood have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, November 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 Kirkwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average temperature in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average pressure in January - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, NY

Average wind speed in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Kirkwood, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average rainfall in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average snowfall in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kirkwood, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Kirkwood, NY

Average UV index in January - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Kirkwood, NY

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

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

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