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Niagara Falls weather in January

Average highs of 32°F, lows of 17°F and 2.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Niagara Falls’s coldest month, with average highs of 32°F and lows of 17°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 25° below the yearly average high.

Average high
32°F
Average low
17°F
Precipitation
2.3 in
Wet days
15
Sunrise · sunset
7:44 AM · 5:05 PM

January across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 33°17°Feb
  3. 41°25°Mar
  4. 55°34°Apr
  5. 68°46°May
  6. 76°56°Jun
  7. 81°61°Jul
  8. 79°60°Aug
  9. 73°52°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 47°32°Nov
  12. 37°24°Dec

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 15 days this month.

January is good for

Around Niagara Falls

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December37°F24°F2.4 in
January32°F17°F2.3 in
February33°F17°F1.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in January?

January averages 2.3 in of precipitation over about 15 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Niagara Falls in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:44 AM and sets about 5:05 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit Niagara Falls?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, August. January is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Niagara Falls Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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