Weather in New York City in January
In an average January, New York City sees a daily high around 38°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 38°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 17°F to 38°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
60°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
11°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
51°F
1998-01-08
Lowest
4°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
51°F
1998-01-08
Lowest
-18°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
10.2 g/m³
1998-01-08
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
48 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
6 mph
1993-01-07
Precip
Wettest
7.96 in
2024
Driest
0.61 in
1981
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