January weather forecast
LaFayette, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in LaFayette, New York, with an average temperature varying between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in LaFayette is 87%.

Rainfall

In LaFayette, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In LaFayette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150 days and collects up to 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in LaFayette. In LaFayette, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.67" (144mm) of snow. In LaFayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January in LaFayette, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in LaFayette, New York, is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in LaFayette. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in LaFayette?

January is LaFayette's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is it in LaFayette in January?

In January, in LaFayette, the average high-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in LaFayette?

The average relative humidity in January in LaFayette is 87%.

How much does it rain in LaFayette in January?

In LaFayette, in January, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in LaFayette?

In LaFayette, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does LaFayette have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in LaFayette?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in LaFayette?

In LaFayette, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in LaFayette?

The months with the lowest UV index in LaFayette, New York, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in LaFayette?

In LaFayette, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
LaFayette, NY

Average temperature in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
LaFayette, NY

Average pressure in January - LaFayette, 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
LaFayette, NY

Average wind speed in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
LaFayette, NY

Average humidity in January - LaFayette, 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 (80%).

Average rainfall in January
LaFayette, NY

Average rainfall in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
LaFayette, NY

Average rainfall days in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
LaFayette, NY

Average snowfall in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
LaFayette, NY

Average snowfall days in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
LaFayette, NY

Average sunshine days in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
LaFayette, NY

Average UV index in January - LaFayette, 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
LaFayette, NY

Average cloud cover in January - LaFayette, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
LaFayette, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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