January weather forecast
Wilmington, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wilmington, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C) and an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

In Wilmington, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Wilmington, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wilmington, New York, in January, during 21.7 snowfall days, 10.71" (272mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.5 snowfall days, and 55.87" (1419mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wilmington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January in Wilmington, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.2h.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wilmington. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures in Wilmington vary between a high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wilmington, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wilmington, in January, during 21.7 snowfall days, 10.71" (272mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Wilmington, NY

Average temperature in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Wilmington, NY

Average pressure in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Wilmington, NY

Average wind speed in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Wilmington, NY

Average humidity in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Wilmington, NY

Average rainfall in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Wilmington, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wilmington, NY

Average snowfall in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wilmington, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wilmington, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wilmington, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Wilmington, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Wilmington, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Wilmington, NY

Average visibility in January - Wilmington, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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