January weather forecast
Peru, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Peru, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and max 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 24.8°F (-4°C) and lows at 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Peru are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Peru, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Peru, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Peru, in January, snow falls for 19.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 snowfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Peru, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, in Peru, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Peru is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Peru are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Peru?

Peru's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average low temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Peru in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Peru?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Peru?

In January, the average relative humidity in Peru, New York, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January in Peru?

In Peru, New York, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Peru?

In January, it is snowing for 19.3 days. Throughout January, 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Peru?

In Peru, New York, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Peru?

On the first day of January in Peru, New York, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Peru have in January?

In Peru, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Peru?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Peru?

In Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Peru, NY

Average temperature in January - Peru, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Peru, NY

Average pressure in January - Peru, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Peru, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Peru, NY

Average humidity in January - Peru, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Peru, NY

Average rainfall in January - Peru, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Peru, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Peru, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peru, NY

Average snowfall in January - Peru, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Peru, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Peru, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peru, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Peru, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Peru, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Peru, NY

Average UV index in January - Peru, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Peru, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Peru, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Peru, NY

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

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

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