January weather forecast
Prospect, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prospect, New York, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

Prospect, New York, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prospect, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Prospect. Snow falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prospect, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Prospect, the average sunshine in January is 2.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is January?

In Prospect, 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Prospect, New York, in January, during 21.6 snowfall days, 8.74" (222mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect have in January?

In Prospect, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Prospect, NY

Average temperature in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Prospect, NY

Average pressure in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
Prospect, NY

Average wind speed in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Prospect, NY

Average humidity in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Prospect, NY

Average rainfall in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Prospect, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prospect, NY

Average snowfall in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prospect, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prospect, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Prospect, NY

Average UV index in January - Prospect, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Prospect, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Prospect, NY

Average visibility in January - Prospect, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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