January weather forecast
Lansing, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lansing, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Lansing sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Lansing, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Lansing, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lansing, in January, snow falls for 18.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.81" (173mm) of snow. In Lansing, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.1 days and aggregates up to 34.57" (878mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January stands out as Lansing's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lansing, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lansing, in January, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lansing, New York, during January, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lansing have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lansing?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Lansing, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Lansing, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lansing, NY

Average temperature in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°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
Lansing, NY

Average pressure in January - Lansing, 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
Lansing, NY

Average wind speed in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Lansing, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Lansing, NY

Average rainfall in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Lansing, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lansing, NY

Average snowfall in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lansing, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lansing, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lansing, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Lansing, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.3 days

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

Average UV index in January
Lansing, NY

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lansing, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Lansing, NY

Average visibility in January - Lansing, 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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