January weather forecast
Petersburg, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Petersburg, New York, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Petersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.1 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petersburg, in January, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.19" (208mm) of snow. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.1 days and aggregates up to 39.09" (993mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Petersburg, the average sunshine in January is 3.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Petersburg, records 27°F (-2.8°C), while the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in Petersburg in January?

In Petersburg, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Petersburg, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

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

In Petersburg, New York, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Petersburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Petersburg, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersburg, NY

Average pressure in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Petersburg, NY

Average wind speed in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersburg, NY

Average humidity in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.6").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersburg, NY

Average snowfall in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.19"

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
Petersburg, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersburg, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersburg, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersburg, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Petersburg, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Petersburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Petersburg, NY

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

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

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