January weather forecast
Lancaster, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lancaster, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lancaster are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lancaster is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, in Lancaster, New York, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lancaster, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lancaster?

Lancaster records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January in Lancaster?

Lancaster in January has an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Lancaster?

The months with the highest humidity in Lancaster are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, New York, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Lancaster?

The months with the most snowfall in Lancaster, New York, are January and February, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, in January, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in January?

In Lancaster, New York, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lancaster?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lancaster, New York.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lancaster is 2.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lancaster?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, NY

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Lancaster, NY

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, NY

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lancaster, NY

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, NY

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, NY

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Lancaster, NY

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lancaster, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Lancaster, NY

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

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

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