Weather in New York City, New York, United States in January
In an average January, New York City sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 37°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°F to 50°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 9°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
68°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
5°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
54°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-13°F
1981-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2023-01-04
Lowest
-24°F
1981-01-12
Humidity
Highest
11.8 g/m³
2023-01-04
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
4 mph
1980-01-18
Gust
Highest
72 mph
2024-01-10
Lowest
7 mph
1993-01-07
Precip
Wettest
6.82 in
1996
Driest
0.41 in
1981
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