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Poughkeepsie Weather in January

In Poughkeepsie, January brings low daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to -8°C (18°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Poughkeepsie in January

You can expect snow/rain on roughly 11 days based on historical data, averaging 78 mm (3.1 in) for the month. When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Poughkeepsie in January

Poughkeepsie in January gets highs of 2°C (36°F) during the day and drops to -8°C (18°F) at night. January marks the winter season. Cold conditions tend to persist from morning through evening, so be prepared for winter weather. Nights drop below freezing to -8°C (18°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May typically offers the best weather for Poughkeepsie.

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Poughkeepsie Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C (18°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
* Data from: Catskill Mountains, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Poughkeepsie in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Poughkeepsie in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.

What To Do in Poughkeepsie in January

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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