January weather forecast
Selkirk, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Selkirk, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and min 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Selkirk's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Selkirk, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Selkirk are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated. In Selkirk, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.8 days and aggregates up to 22.6" (574mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Selkirk, New York, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Selkirk, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Selkirk have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Selkirk, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Selkirk?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Selkirk, NY

Average temperature in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Selkirk, NY

Average pressure in January - Selkirk, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Selkirk, NY

Average wind speed in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Selkirk, NY

Average humidity in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Selkirk, NY

Average rainfall in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Selkirk, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Selkirk, NY

Average snowfall in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Selkirk, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Selkirk, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Selkirk, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Selkirk, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Selkirk, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Selkirk, NY

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

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

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