January weather forecast
Niskayuna, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Niskayuna, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Niskayuna's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Niskayuna, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow. In Niskayuna, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.3 days and aggregates up to 29.72" (755mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Niskayuna reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at the peak and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In Niskayuna, 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Niskayuna?

In Niskayuna, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Niskayuna, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Niskayuna have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average temperature in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average pressure in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average wind speed in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average humidity in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Niskayuna, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Niskayuna, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Niskayuna, NY

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

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Niskayuna, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Niskayuna, NY

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

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

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