The weather in January in Niagara Falls

It's cool in January in Niagara Falls with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 6°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 Niagara Falls, North Carolina. 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 25°C in 2017, Niagara Falls reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Niagara Falls

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

January weather comparison

  Niagara Falls New York
Average temperature 11°C 5°C
Max. temperature 15°C 11°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 128 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days
Total snowfall 2,4 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Niagara Falls with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 11°C, with nights around 1°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 Niagara Falls is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°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 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Niagara Falls, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Niagara Falls

Temperature in January in Niagara Falls over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Niagara Falls, North Carolina. 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 Niagara Falls

Total precipitation in January in Niagara Falls over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Niagara Falls

Snowfall in January in Niagara Falls per year

Daily UV index in January in Niagara Falls

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls by month

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