Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January is the month when Potsdam experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Potsdam, in January, during 6.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 8.39" (213mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest?
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What is the most humid month?
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How many days does it rain in January in Potsdam?
What is the snowiest month?
How many days does it snow in January?
How many hours of daylight does Potsdam have in January?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Potsdam have in January?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in January?
Average temperature in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Potsdam, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 8.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Potsdam, 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: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Potsdam, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 75
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Potsdam, NY
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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