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

Will it be warm or cold in Oswego this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Oswego typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -0°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Oswego in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oswego. July, August and September typically offer 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 Oswego climate page with graphs.

 

Oswego, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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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?

Visitors traveling to Oswego should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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