January weather forecast
West Elmira, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Elmira, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Humidity

In West Elmira, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Elmira, in January, during 17.7 snowfall days, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in West Elmira is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in West Elmira, New York, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a minimum average of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 17.2°F (-8.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Elmira, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in West Elmira are January and November Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Elmira, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Elmira, during January, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Elmira have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In West Elmira, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Elmira, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in January
West Elmira, NY

Average pressure in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Elmira, NY

Average wind speed in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
West Elmira, NY

Average humidity in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
West Elmira, NY

Average rainfall in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
West Elmira, NY

Average rainfall days in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Elmira, NY

Average snowfall in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Elmira, NY

Average snowfall days in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Elmira, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Elmira, NY

Average sunshine days in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
West Elmira, NY

Average UV index in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Elmira, NY

Average cloud cover in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
West Elmira, NY

Average visibility in January - West Elmira, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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