Dunkirk weather in January (New York State, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Dunkirk weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Dunkirk includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Dunkirk in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dunkirk. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunkirk climate page with graphs.

 

Dunkirk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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