January Rainfall and Precipitation in New York State
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New York State, the United States of America in January.
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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.
New York State precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does New York State, the United States of America receive in January?
New York City sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 94 mm (3.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in New York State, the United States of America in January?
Expect around 12 days rainy days in New York City during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in New York State, the United States of America?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in New York State, the United States of America.
What is the wettest city in January in New York State, the United States of America?
Pulaski is the wettest city in New York State, the United States of America in January according to our database, with average snowfall of around 129 mm (5.1 in).
What is the driest city in January in New York State, the United States of America?
Based on our database, Geneseo sees the least snow/rainfall in New York State, the United States of America in January, with around 39 mm (1.5 in) on average.
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