New York vs Niagara Falls in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Niagara Falls is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

New York vs Niagara FallsJanuary climate, side by side

New YorkNiagara Falls
Comfort score50/100 (D)37/100 (F)
Feels-like high1°C-4°C
Avg high / low5° / -1°1° / -5°
Rainfall88 mm66 mm
Rainy days910
Humidity68%74%
Air quality (AQI)5233

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

New York vs Niagara Falls in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Niagara Falls?
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Niagara Falls is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in New York vs Niagara Falls in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Niagara Falls averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 66 mm.