Huntington Station Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Huntington Station

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
2.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-0.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
91 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Huntington Station January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station, with average highs near 2.5°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean -0.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Huntington Station January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Huntington Station was 2023 — when the month averaged 4.1°C — while the coldest were 1981 and 1982 at -4.6°C. Typical January days reach 2.5°C with nights near -3.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-2.8°C→0.8°C+3.6°C
Max Temp0.1°C→3.5°C+3.4°C
Min Temp-5.7°C→-1.8°C+3.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-2.5°C6 yr (13%)
-2.5°C–0.0°C18 yr (40%)
0.0°C–2.5°C17 yr (38%)
2.5°C–5.0°C4 yr (9%)

Huntington Station January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Huntington Station, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1999 with 186 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 20 mm.

Huntington Station January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Huntington Station during January averages 84%. The most humid January was 1996 at 90%, and the least humid was 2025 at 76%.

Huntington Station January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Huntington Station. The sunniest January was 2025 at 2.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 1.3.

Huntington Station January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Huntington Station during January is 3.6 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1997, 2000 and 2004 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1990 and 2023 at 3 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Huntington Station

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Huntington Station

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Huntington Station Weather by Month

Huntington Station January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-1.8°C0.2°C-0.3°C-0.4°C1.1°C+2.9°C
Avg High1.0°C3.2°C2.4°C2.4°C3.8°C+2.8°C
Avg Low-4.7°C-2.7°C-3.1°C-3.2°C-1.6°C+3.1°C
Avg Rain84 mm113 mm73 mm90 mm92 mm+8 mm

Extreme January Records in Huntington Station

🔥Warmest January15.7°C2007
🧊Coldest January-15.9°C1994
🌧️Wettest January186 mm1999
🏜️Driest January20 mm1981
🌬️Windiest January4.2 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Huntington Station have risen by about 3.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -15.9°C (1994) to a record high of 15.7°C (2007).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm, with a wettest year of 186 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Huntington Station?

A quieter season to visit Huntington Station

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Huntington Station. That said, January — with days averaging 2.5°C and nights around -3.1°C (mean -0.3°C) and higher rainfall (91 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Huntington Station's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Huntington Station Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station, with average highs near 2.5°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean -0.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 91 mm of rainfall in Huntington Station, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 186 mm (1999), and the driest just 20 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 3.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.1°C to 3.5°C and overnight lows from -5.7°C to -1.8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Huntington Station, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20251.5°C-0.8°C-3.1°C8.9°C-9.5°C27 mm76%4 m/s2.2
20244.1°C1.5°C-1.0°C13.5°C-8.0°C181 mm85%3.5 m/s1.6
2023 🔥6.7°C4.1°C1.5°C12.4°C-2.0°C141 mm86%3 m/s1.6
20222.0°C-1.1°C-4.3°C10.7°C-11.3°C89 mm79%3.8 m/s1.9
20213.1°C0.5°C-2.1°C8.0°C-10.1°C56 mm84%3.6 m/s2
20205.2°C2.4°C-0.4°C13.8°C-7.0°C59 mm83%3.2 m/s2
20192.5°C-0.6°C-3.7°C11.9°C-14.3°C131 mm82%3.9 m/s1.9
20181.5°C-1.5°C-4.5°C11.4°C-15.4°C111 mm85%3.7 m/s2
20174.3°C2.1°C-0.1°C11.4°C-8.8°C108 mm84%3.4 m/s1.6
20163.6°C0.8°C-2.0°C12.8°C-9.3°C75 mm79%3.8 m/s2.1
20150.6°C-2.4°C-5.3°C9.3°C-12.3°C122 mm83%4 m/s1.9
20140.8°C-2.3°C-5.4°C10.0°C-12.7°C73 mm84%3.6 m/s1.8
20133.3°C0.7°C-1.8°C13.2°C-9.8°C57 mm83%3.4 m/s1.9
20125.2°C2.0°C-1.1°C10.9°C-8.9°C71 mm83%3.7 m/s2.1
20110.3°C-2.3°C-4.8°C8.1°C-14.5°C95 mm86%3.3 m/s1.9
20102.0°C-0.7°C-3.4°C11.8°C-10.0°C58 mm83%3.6 m/s2
20090.1°C-2.5°C-5.2°C5.8°C-12.5°C71 mm83%3.5 m/s1.9
20084.0°C1.2°C-1.6°C13.0°C-10.2°C57 mm81%3.5 m/s2
20074.8°C2.0°C-0.7°C15.7°C-12.0°C94 mm82%3.6 m/s1.8
20065.6°C2.8°C-0.1°C13.3°C-9.6°C123 mm89%3.6 m/s1.8
20051.8°C-1.2°C-4.1°C12.0°C-13.4°C95 mm87%3.6 m/s1.6
2004-1.5°C-4.1°C-6.8°C9.0°C-14.7°C43 mm86%4.2 m/s1.8
2003-0.2°C-2.8°C-5.4°C6.3°C-12.8°C54 mm84%4.1 m/s1.8
20025.8°C3.2°C0.6°C14.6°C-4.6°C58 mm80%3.4 m/s1.8
20011.9°C-0.8°C-3.4°C7.2°C-7.8°C68 mm87%3.1 m/s1.9
20001.9°C-1.2°C-4.2°C13.0°C-13.5°C70 mm83%4.2 m/s2
1999 🌧️4.0°C0.6°C-2.8°C12.0°C-10.3°C186 mm83%3.7 m/s1.8
19985.5°C2.9°C0.3°C13.1°C-8.6°C139 mm86%3.4 m/s1.8
19972.7°C-0.5°C-3.6°C9.8°C-12.9°C92 mm83%4.2 m/s1.8
19961.1°C-2.0°C-5.1°C11.3°C-14.8°C141 mm90%3.8 m/s1.5
19954.5°C2.1°C-0.3°C12.2°C-7.8°C84 mm84%3.6 m/s2.1
1994-0.7°C-4.2°C-7.7°C9.0°C-15.9°C140 mm90%3.9 m/s1.7
19933.6°C1.0°C-1.7°C12.2°C-5.8°C66 mm83%3.5 m/s1.6
19923.6°C0.5°C-2.6°C11.8°C-9.5°C61 mm80%3.7 m/s1.8
19913.0°C0.1°C-2.8°C9.1°C-11.9°C95 mm83%3.5 m/s1.9
19904.2°C1.7°C-0.8°C9.9°C-4.3°C124 mm88%3 m/s1.8
19893.9°C1.0°C-1.9°C8.9°C-11.5°C50 mm82%3.4 m/s1.9
19880.8°C-1.8°C-4.3°C6.6°C-14.3°C86 mm84%3.5 m/s2
19871.4°C-1.3°C-3.9°C8.8°C-12.5°C151 mm88%3.9 m/s1.6
19862.5°C-0.5°C-3.6°C9.1°C-12.9°C108 mm82%3.7 m/s2
19850.3°C-2.4°C-5.2°C10.4°C-14.8°C30 mm81%4 m/s2
19840.1°C-2.6°C-5.2°C6.2°C-13.2°C56 mm89%3.1 m/s1.3
19833.0°C0.2°C-2.6°C11.7°C-12.1°C112 mm81%3.5 m/s—
1982-1.3°C-4.6°C-7.8°C12.8°C-15.3°C145 mm87%4.1 m/s—
1981 ❄️-1.5°C-4.6°C-7.7°C5.4°C-15.3°C20 mm84%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Huntington Station January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Huntington Station in January?▼

The average high in January is around 2.5°C with lows near -3.1°C (mean -0.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Huntington Station in January?▼

January averages 91 mm of rainfall in Huntington Station, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 186 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest January on record in Huntington Station?▼

The hottest January reached 15.7°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -15.9°C in 1994.

Has January in Huntington Station gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 3.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.1°C to 3.5°C and overnight lows from -5.7°C to -1.8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Huntington Station?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 2.5°C daytime highs and -3.1°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Huntington Station?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Huntington Station, averaging -0.3°C.

What should I pack for Huntington Station in January?▼

For January in Huntington Station, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 2.5°C and lows of -3.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Huntington Station humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Huntington Station in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.6 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Huntington Station?▼

The wettest January on record was 1999 with 186 mm. On average, January sees 91 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Huntington Station behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.