United StatesThe weather in January in New York
It's cold in January in New York with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for New York, United States. 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 20°C in 2020, New York reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 16 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for New York
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| New York | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 5°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 11°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 16 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 8 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in New York with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 7°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in New York is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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.
Check out the climate of New York for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in New York is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in New York, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in New York
Temperature in January in New York over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in New York, United States. 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 New York
Total precipitation in January in New York over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in New York
Snowfall in January in New York per year
Daily UV index in January in New York
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in New York, 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 New York by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.