Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in Niagara Falls with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Niagara Falls in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Niagara Falls with cold temperatures, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 11°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Niagara Falls will be around 12°C, with nights close to 0°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Niagara Falls. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Niagara Falls in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
11°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
7°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
128 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,4 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Niagara Falls. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Niagara Falls in January
With 25°C, Niagara Falls hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -14°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Niagara Falls
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Niagara Falls, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Niagara Falls
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Niagara Falls, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Niagara Falls.
Daily Snowfall in January in Niagara Falls
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Niagara Falls, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Niagara Falls
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Niagara Falls, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Niagara Falls Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Niagara Falls, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Niagara Falls Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Niagara Falls, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Niagara Falls per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Niagara Falls, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Niagara Falls
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Niagara Falls. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Niagara Falls by Month
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