The weather in January in Long Island

It's cold in January in Long Island with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -11°C and -1°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Long Island, Maine. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2020, Long Island reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -16°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -27°C to a highest value of 6°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Long Island is 4°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 150 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 48 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Long Island

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Long Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Long Island New York
Average temperature 2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 7°C 11°C
Min. temperature -11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 150 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 48 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 16 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Long Island with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 3°C, with nights around -6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Long Island is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Long Island, Maine. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Long Island

Temperature in January in Long Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Long Island, Maine. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Long Island

Total precipitation in January in Long Island over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Long Island

Snowfall in January in Long Island per year

Daily UV index in January in Long Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Long Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Long Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Long Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.