January weather forecast
Ritchfield Junction, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ritchfield Junction, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

In Ritchfield Junction, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout January, 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ritchfield Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 83 days and aggregates up to 33.98" (863mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ritchfield Junction is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ritchfield Junction, the average sunshine in January is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Ritchfield Junction experiences an average high-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ritchfield Junction?

In Ritchfield Junction, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ritchfield Junction, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout January, 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Ritchfield Junction is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average temperature in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average pressure in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average wind speed in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average humidity in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average rainfall in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average snowfall in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average UV index in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Ritchfield Junction, NY

Average visibility in January - Ritchfield Junction, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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