January weather forecast
Ridge, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridge, New York, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 37.9°F (3.3°C) and lows at 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Ridge, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. In Ridge, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Ridge, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, in Ridge, New York, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 37.9°F (3.3°C) and lows at 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Ridge, is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ridge, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ridge in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Ridge is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ridge is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Ridge, NY

Average temperature in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridge, NY

Average pressure in January - Ridge, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ridge, NY

Average wind speed in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridge, NY

Average humidity in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridge, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridge, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridge, NY

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ridge, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Ridge, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Ridge, NY

Average visibility in January - Ridge, 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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