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

Thinking of visiting Queens in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Queens typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Queens in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 161 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Queens. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Queens, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
Data from: New York City, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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