January weather forecast
Medusa, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medusa, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Medusa records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Medusa is 83%.

Rainfall

In Medusa, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Medusa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.5 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Medusa, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Medusa, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.8 days and aggregates up to 35.35" (898mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Medusa, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Medusa, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Medusa, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Medusa, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Medusa have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Medusa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Medusa, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°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 (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Medusa, NY

Average pressure in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Medusa, NY

Average wind speed in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Medusa, NY

Average humidity in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Medusa, NY

Average rainfall in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Medusa, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medusa, NY

Average snowfall in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Medusa, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medusa, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medusa, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Medusa, NY

Average UV index in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Medusa, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Medusa, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Medusa, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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