January weather forecast
Plainview, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Plainview, New York, with an average temperature varying between 37.4°F (3°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 37.4°F (3°C) and lows at 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plainview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Plainview, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, in Plainview, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Plainview?

Plainview, New York, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Plainview experiences an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Plainview, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Plainview have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainview have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Plainview, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Plainview, NY

Average temperature in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Plainview, NY

Average pressure in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Plainview, NY

Average wind speed in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Plainview, NY

Average humidity in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Plainview, NY

Average snowfall in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Plainview, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Plainview, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Plainview, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Plainview, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Plainview, NY

Average visibility in January - Plainview, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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