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

Curious about the January weather in Plattsburgh? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Plattsburgh generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Plattsburgh in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 13 days of snowfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 128 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 Plattsburgh. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plattsburgh, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Plattsburgh in January?

Visitors traveling to Plattsburgh 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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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