January weather forecast
West Plattsburgh, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in West Plattsburgh, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

In West Plattsburgh, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in West Plattsburgh.

Rainfall

In West Plattsburgh, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Plattsburgh, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Plattsburgh, in January, snow falls for 19.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Plattsburgh, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in West Plattsburgh, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

West Plattsburgh's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 24.8°F (-4°C) and lows of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Plattsburgh, records 24.8°F (-4°C), while the low-temperature is 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In West Plattsburgh, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In West Plattsburgh, during January, snow falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Plattsburgh?

In West Plattsburgh, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In West Plattsburgh, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average temperature in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average pressure in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average wind speed in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average humidity in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average rainfall in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average rainfall days in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average snowfall in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average snowfall days in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 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 Plattsburgh, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average sunshine days in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

Average UV index in January - West Plattsburgh, 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 Plattsburgh, NY

Average cloud cover in January - West Plattsburgh, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
West Plattsburgh, NY

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

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

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