January weather forecast
Wantagh, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wantagh, New York, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Wantagh's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wantagh, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wantagh, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wantagh, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Wantagh, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 37.6°F (3.1°C) and reaching a low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Wantagh, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wantagh have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wantagh?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Wantagh, NY

Average temperature in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Wantagh, NY

Average pressure in January - Wantagh, 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
Wantagh, NY

Average wind speed in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Wantagh, NY

Average humidity in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Wantagh, NY

Average rainfall in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Wantagh, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wantagh, NY

Average snowfall in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wantagh, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wantagh, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wantagh, NY

Average UV index in January - Wantagh, 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
Wantagh, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Wantagh, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Wantagh, NY

Average visibility in January - Wantagh, 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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