January weather forecast
Purchase, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Purchase, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

In Purchase, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Purchase, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Purchase, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Purchase, during January, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Purchase is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Purchase, in January, during 7.7 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Purchase have in January?

In Purchase, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Purchase have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Purchase, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Purchase, NY

Average temperature in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Purchase, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Purchase, NY

Average wind speed in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Purchase, NY

Average humidity in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Purchase, NY

Average rainfall in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Purchase, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Purchase, NY

Average snowfall in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Purchase, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Purchase, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Purchase, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Purchase, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Purchase, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Purchase, NY

Average UV index in January - Purchase, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Purchase, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Purchase, NY

Average visibility in January - Purchase, 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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