January weather forecast
Yorktown, NY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Yorktown, New York, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Yorktown, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Yorktown, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yorktown, in January, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 12.87" (327mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Yorktown, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Yorktown, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Yorktown, in January, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Yorktown, New York, in January, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Yorktown have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Yorktown, NY

Average temperature in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Yorktown, NY

Average pressure in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Yorktown, NY

Average wind speed in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Yorktown, NY

Average humidity in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Yorktown, NY

Average rainfall in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Yorktown, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Yorktown, NY

Average snowfall in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Yorktown, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Yorktown, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Yorktown, NY

Average UV index in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Yorktown, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Yorktown, NY

Average visibility in January - Yorktown, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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