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

Interested in knowing the climate of Schenectady in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Schenectady includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Schenectady in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schenectady. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Schenectady, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Data from: Catskill Mountains, the United States of America (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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