Weather in Brooklyn, United States in January

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Visiting Brooklyn, United States in January

The weather in January is noticeably cooler than the previous month. January has average maximum temperatures of 4°C (39°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Brooklyn.

January has total rainfall of 6.6cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (40°F). January is too cold for swimming in Brooklyn for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in January is significantly cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.

Consider visiting Brooklyn in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.

Can you sunbathe in Brooklyn in January?

No, January is not a good time for sunbathing in Brooklyn.

January has average maximum temperatures of 4°C (39°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. January has total rainfall of 6.6cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about January temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Brooklyn in January?

No, January is too cold for swimming in Brooklyn for any length of time, with the sea water at 4°C (40°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about January sea temperatures.

Is January a good time to holiday in Brooklyn?

No, January is not a good time for a holiday in Brooklyn.

January has average maximum temperatures of 4°C (39°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. January has total rainfall of 6.6cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Brooklyn. Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (40°F). January is too cold for swimming in Brooklyn for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the January temperatures and sunshine.

Is Brooklyn warm in January?

No, Brooklyn is too cold for sunbathing in January.

The average maximum temperature in Brooklyn in January is 4°C (39°F). The average maximum temperature is 7°C (45°) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Brooklyn in January is 0°C (33°F). The average temperature is 4°C (39°F) in the previous month and 1°C (35°F) in the next month.

More info about the January temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Brooklyn in January?

The average day light hours per day in Brooklyn in January are 9.6. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright.

More about January sunshine.

Temperature in Brooklyn in January

The weather in January is noticeably cooler than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Brooklyn in January is 4°C (39°F). The average maximum temperature is 7°C (45°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Brooklyn in January is 0°C (33°F). The average temperature is 4°C (39°F) in the previous month and 1°C (35°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Brooklyn in January is -3°C (26°F). The minimum temperature is 0°C (32°F) in the previous month and -3°C (28°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Brooklyn in January

The days in January are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into February. January has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise into February. During January the average day light hours are 9.6 per day in Brooklyn. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Brooklyn 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.

Sea Temperature in Brooklyn in January

The average sea water temperature in Brooklyn in January is 4.3°C (39.7°F) which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. The sea temperature in January is significantly cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.

Rainfall in Brooklyn in January

January weather is slightly drier than the previous month. January has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into February. The average total rainfall in Brooklyn in January is 6.6cm (2.6inches) and on average there are 12.5 rainy days in January making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Brooklyn in January

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Brooklyn in January is -3°C (27°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 1°C (34°F) in the previous month and -2°C (-2°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn in January is typically 61.8%. The average relative humidity is 63.9% in the previous month and 59.2% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Brooklyn in January

The average maximum wind speed in Brooklyn in January is typically 38KM/H (23MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 38KM/H (24MPH) in the previous month and 39KM/H (24MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Brooklyn in January is typically 20KM/H (13MPH). The average wind speed is 20KM/H (13MPH) in the previous month and 21KM/H (13MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Brooklyn in January is from the West-Northwest.

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