January weather forecast
Richmond Hill, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Richmond Hill, New York, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Richmond Hill's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) to a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Richmond Hill, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond Hill, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Richmond Hill?

January, with its average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

Richmond Hill in January has an average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Richmond Hill, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Richmond Hill. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Richmond Hill, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Richmond Hill, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Richmond Hill, New York, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Richmond Hill?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Richmond Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average temperature in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average pressure in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"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
Richmond Hill, NY

Average wind speed in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average humidity in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average rainfall in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average snowfall in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richmond Hill, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average UV index in January - Richmond Hill, 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
Richmond Hill, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Richmond Hill, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Richmond Hill, NY

Average visibility in January - Richmond Hill, 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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