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Weather · January

White Plains weather in January

Average highs of 37°F, lows of 22°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is White Plains’s coldest month, with average highs of 37°F and lows of 22°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 23° below the yearly average high.

Average high
37°F
Average low
22°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
7:17 AM · 4:50 PM

January across the year

  1. 37°22°Jan
  2. 40°24°Feb
  3. 48°31°Mar
  4. 59°40°Apr
  5. 69°50°May
  6. 78°59°Jun
  7. 83°65°Jul
  8. 81°64°Aug
  9. 74°57°Sep
  10. 63°46°Oct
  11. 52°36°Nov
  12. 42°28°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 10 days this month.

January is good for

See White Plains

A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Walking Downtown White Plains

An August 2023 walk along Martine Avenue, Mamaroneck Avenue and Court Street to the library plaza. A film shared by Walking & Driving Incognito.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown White Plains Walking Tour, 2011

A July 2011 walk around downtown from Church Street along Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street. A film shared by Go Treasure Hunting.

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December42°F28°F4.2 in
January37°F22°F3.2 in
February40°F24°F2.5 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in White Plains in January?

Average highs are 37°F and average lows 22°F, for a daily mean of 30°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in White Plains in January?

January averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in White Plains in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:17 AM and sets about 4:50 PM, for roughly 9.5 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit White Plains?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Westchester Co Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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