January is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in Coney Island Beach, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Coney Island Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Coney Island Beach in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
During January, Coney Island Beach experiences cold and windy weather, with occasional snowfall. This makes it unsuitable for swimming, sunbathing, or other beach activities. However, you may still enjoy a brisk walk on the beach, but water-based activities are not recommended due to the chilly conditions. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
Coney Island Beach is not crowded at all in January. The cold winter weather keeps most visitors away, and there are no major public holidays or special events during this month. The beach is mostly empty, with only a few locals taking a stroll along the shore.
The average maximum temperature in Coney Island Beach in January is 4°. The average maximum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average temperature in Coney Island Beach in January is 0°. The average temperature ranges is 4° in the previous month and 1° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Coney Island Beach in January is -3°. The minimum temperature is 0° in the previous month and -3° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Coney Island Beach in January are 9.6 and there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Coney Island Beach in January is typically 1.8 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Coney Island Beach in January is 4.3° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
The average total rainfall in Coney Island Beach in January is 79.4cm and on average there are 12.5 rainy days in January making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Coney Island Beach in January is -3° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 1° in the previous month and -2° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Coney Island Beach in January is typically 77.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 78.7% in the previous month and 76.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Coney Island Beach in January is typically 61.8%. The average relative humidity is 63.9% in the previous month and 59.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Coney Island Beach in January is typically 38kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 38kmh in the previous month and 39kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Coney Island Beach in January is typically 20kmh. The average wind speed is 20kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Coney Island Beach in January is from the West-Northwest.
