January weather forecast
Waterford, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Waterford, New York, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Waterford, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout January, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated. In Waterford, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Waterford is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Waterford, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Waterford, New York, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Waterford, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Waterford, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Waterford, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Waterford, NY

Average temperature in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Waterford, NY

Average pressure in January - Waterford, 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
Waterford, NY

Average wind speed in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Waterford, NY

Average humidity in January - Waterford, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Waterford, NY

Average rainfall in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Waterford, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Waterford, NY

Average snowfall in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Waterford, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waterford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waterford, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Waterford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Waterford, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Waterford, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Waterford, NY

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

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

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