Elmira in January
3.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
10Rainy days (66 mm)
9:15 hDaylight
07:39Sunrise · 16:54 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -8°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -8°C | 66 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 2°C | -7°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 7°C | -3°C | 85 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 94 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 88 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 95 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 27°C | 16°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 85 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 99 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 73 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.5 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 76 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Elmira in January?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -8°C.
When is the best time to visit Elmira?
The best months are September, July, August, June.