January weather forecast
Palentown, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Palentown, New York, with an average temperature varying between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Palentown experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palentown, in January, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Palentown, the average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January?

Palentown in January has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Palentown?

In Palentown, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Palentown, during January, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palentown have in January?

In Palentown, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Palentown, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Palentown, NY

Average temperature in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Palentown, NY

Average pressure in January - Palentown, 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
Palentown, NY

Average wind speed in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Palentown, NY

Average humidity in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Palentown, NY

Average rainfall in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Palentown, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Palentown, NY

Average snowfall in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Palentown, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Palentown, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Palentown, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Palentown, NY

Average UV index in January - Palentown, 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
Palentown, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Palentown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Palentown, NY

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

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

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