January weather forecast
Sands Point, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Sands Point, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Sands Point, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Sands Point, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sands Point, there are 168.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sands Point, New York, during January, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Sands Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature in Sands Point is 42.4°F (5.8°C).
Note: Immersing oneself in 42.4°F (5.8°C) at sub14°F (-10°C) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In Sands Point, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Sands Point is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sands Point?

Sands Point's January weather, with an average high temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Sands Point in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Sands Point, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sands Point?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sands Point is 73%.

How much does it rain in Sands Point in January?

In Sands Point, New York, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sands Point in January?

In January, in Sands Point, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January in Sands Point?

In Sands Point, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.4°F (5.8°C). Swimming in 42.4°F (5.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sands Point?

The average day length in January in Sands Point, New York, is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sands Point?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sands Point, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sands Point have in January?

In Sands Point, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sands Point?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sands Point?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sands Point, NY

Average temperature in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Sands Point, NY

Average pressure in January - Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, NY

Average wind speed in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sands Point, NY

Average humidity in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sands Point, NY

Average rainfall in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Sands Point, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sands Point, NY

Average snowfall in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sands Point, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Sands Point, NY

Average sea temperature in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average sea temperature in January: 42.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sands Point, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sands Point, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sands Point, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Sands Point, NY

Average UV index in January - Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Sands Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sands Point, NY

Average visibility in January - Sands Point, 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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