Weather in Brooklyn in January
In an average January, Brooklyn sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 7°F to 36°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
70°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
6°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
58°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-13°F
1984-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
-29°F
1984-01-22
Humidity
Highest
12.6 g/m³
2007-01-06
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
3 mph
1998-01-19
Gust
Highest
71 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
8 mph
2003-01-06
Precip
Wettest
8.27 in
1999
Driest
0.62 in
1981
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