January weather forecast
Niagara Falls, NY

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The glorious Niagara Falls in New York

Weather in January

January is the start of the year and greets residents of Niagara Falls, New York with a chill, consistently claiming the title of the coldest month. The city experiences full-fledged winter conditions, making it integral to bundle up before stepping out. Transitioning from December, there seems to be a slight dip in the mercury. It becomes a shade more bearish with high temperatures of 32.1°F (0.1°C) and lows stooping to about 15.4°F (-9.2°C). On the flip side, the city becomes a spectacle to behold, transforming into a winter wonderland with frequent snowfalls.

Temperature

Niagara Falls's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and lows of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Rainfall

In Niagara Falls, in January, during 19.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Niagara Falls, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 23.58" (599mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Niagara Falls, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Niagara Falls, the average sunshine in January is 3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Niagara Falls experiences an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How much does it rain in January?

In Niagara Falls, during January, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Niagara Falls?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 23.58" (599mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Niagara Falls, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout January, 23.58" (599mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Niagara Falls have in January?

In Niagara Falls, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average temperature in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average rainfall in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average rainfall in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and November (3.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average snowfall in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 23.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (23.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Niagara Falls, 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: 3h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h).

Average UV index in January
Niagara Falls, NY

Average UV index in January - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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