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Weather · January
Syracuse weather in January
Average highs of 32°F, lows of 17°F and 2.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Syracuse’s coldest month, with average highs of 32°F and lows of 17°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 26° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 32°F
- Average low
- 17°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6 in
- Wet days
- 19
- Snow
- 34.0 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:33 AM · 4:54 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 19 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 34 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Syracuse in January?
Average highs are 32°F and average lows 17°F, for a daily mean of 24°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Syracuse in January?
January averages 2.6 in of precipitation over about 19 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Syracuse in January?
Yes, about 34.0 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Syracuse in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:33 AM and sets about 4:54 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Syracuse?
The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.