January weather forecast
Worcester, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Worcester, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and max 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows at 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Worcester, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Worcester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Worcester are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Worcester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) respectively, January is Worcester's coldest month.

How cold is January in Worcester?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Worcester, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Worcester, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Worcester?

In Worcester, in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Worcester?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19 days and accumulates 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Worcester, in January, during 19 snowfall days, 9.41" (239mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Worcester have in January?

In Worcester, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Worcester, NY

Average temperature in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Worcester, NY

Average pressure in January - Worcester, 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
Worcester, NY

Average wind speed in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Worcester, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Worcester, NY

Average rainfall in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Worcester, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Worcester, NY

Average snowfall in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Worcester, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Worcester, 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
Worcester, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Worcester, 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: 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: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Worcester, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Worcester, NY

Average UV index in January - Worcester, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Worcester, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Worcester, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Worcester, NY

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

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

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