January weather forecast
Sag Harbor, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Sag Harbor, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Sag Harbor, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Sag Harbor, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sag Harbor, in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Sag Harbor, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Sag Harbor, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.8°F (6°C).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 42.8°F (6°C) even if it's colder than 50°F (10°C); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 55.4°F (13°C) feels chilly.

Daylight

In Sag Harbor, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Sag Harbor experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a minimum of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In Sag Harbor, 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sag Harbor, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sag Harbor, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sag Harbor, in January, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January?

In Sag Harbor, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.8°F (6°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Sag Harbor, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sag Harbor have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average temperature in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average pressure in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average wind speed in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 16mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average humidity in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average rainfall in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average snowfall in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average sea temperature in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average sea temperature in January: 42.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sag Harbor, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average UV index in January - Sag Harbor, 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
Sag Harbor, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Sag Harbor, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Sag Harbor, NY

Average visibility in January - Sag Harbor, 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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