January weather forecast
Williston, NY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Williston, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Williston, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Williston, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Williston, in January, during 19 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 snowfall days, and 25.24" (641mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) at the peak and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) at the base.

How cold is January?

In Williston, 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Williston?

In January, it is snowing for 19 days. Throughout January, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Williston, New York, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Williston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Williston, NY

Average temperature in January - Williston, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Williston, NY

Average pressure in January - Williston, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Williston, NY

Average wind speed in January - Williston, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Williston, NY

Average humidity in January - Williston, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Williston, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Williston, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Williston, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Williston, NY

Average snowfall in January - Williston, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Williston, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Williston, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Williston, 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: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Williston, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Williston, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Williston, NY

Average UV index in January - Williston, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Williston, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Williston, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Williston, NY

Average visibility in January - Williston, 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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