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

What does the weather outlook for Syracuse look like in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Syracuse typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -8°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Syracuse in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Syracuse, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 105 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 34%  

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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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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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