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
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a minimum average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Rensselaer, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rensselaer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rensselaer, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rensselaer, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Rensselaer, 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
Rensselaer, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 6.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rensselaer, 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: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Rensselaer, NY
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).
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