Weather in Brooklyn in January
In an average January, Brooklyn sees a daily high around 38°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 38°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 26°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 38°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
68°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
8°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
58°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-10°F
1984-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-25°F
1984-01-22
Humidity
Highest
12.1 g/m³
2007-01-06
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
4 mph
1980-01-18
Gust
Highest
73 mph
2024-01-10
Lowest
7 mph
2001-01-23
Precip
Wettest
6.86 in
1996
Driest
0.58 in
1981
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