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

Looking to travel to Syracuse in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Syracuse generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Syracuse in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Syracuse in January?

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 in January.

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

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