January weather forecast
Otego, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Otego, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

Otego's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) and lows of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Otego, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Otego, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 20.6 days. Throughout January, 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.9 snowfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Otego's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Otego, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Otego, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Otego, in January, snow falls for 20.6 days, with typically accumulated 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Otego have in January?

In Otego, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Otego have in January?

In Otego, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Otego, NY

Average temperature in January - Otego, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Otego, NY

Average pressure in January - Otego, 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
Otego, NY

Average wind speed in January - Otego, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Otego, NY

Average humidity in January - Otego, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Otego, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Otego, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Otego, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Otego, NY

Average snowfall in January - Otego, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Otego, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Otego, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Otego, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Otego, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Otego, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Otego, NY

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

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Otego, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Otego, 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 41).

Average visibility in January
Otego, NY

Average visibility in January - Otego, 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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