January weather forecast
Rifton, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Rifton, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

In Rifton, New York, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Rifton, New York, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rifton, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rifton are January through May, October through December. In Rifton, in January, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Rifton?

Rifton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Rifton, is 32°F (0°C), while the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Rifton?

In Rifton, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Rifton, New York, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rifton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Rifton, New York, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rifton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Rifton is 5h.

When is 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 Rifton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rifton, NY

Average temperature in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in January
Rifton, NY

Average pressure in January - Rifton, 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
Rifton, NY

Average wind speed in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Rifton, NY

Average humidity in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Rifton, NY

Average rainfall in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Rifton, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rifton, NY

Average snowfall in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rifton, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rifton, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rifton, NY

Average UV index in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Rifton, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Rifton, NY

Average visibility in January - Rifton, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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