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Temperature in New York State in January

New York State is a region in the United States of America. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Massena with -3°C to low temperatures in Garden City with 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Garden City and -13°C in Massena. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in New York State in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in New York State. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in New York State?
    • Based on our systematic data collection, Garden City has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 5°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of -3°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in New York State?
    • According to our data, Massena holds the title for the coldest city in New York State in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -3°C and drops to lows of about -13°C during the night.

  • How much sun does New York State get in January?
    • New York City enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 6°C in New York City this month, so not the best month to swim.

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