January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Finger Lakes region

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in January.

The Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences moderate precipitation in January, ranging from 40 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rainfall in Penn Yan to 68 mm (2.7 in) in Skaneateles. January falls during the winter season. On average, January is the driest month of the year in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Finger Lakes region precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America receive in January?

Rainfall in Ithaca during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 45 mm (1.8 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in January?

Expect around 16 days rainy days in Ithaca during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Skaneateles tops the wettest-cities list in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America for January, with monthly snowfall averaging 68 mm (2.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Penn Yan is the driest city we have data for in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in January, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

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