January weather in Potsdam, NY
The average temperature in Potsdam in January is 16.0°F (6.1°F–25.9°F). Average precipitation: 2.69 inches.
January is a winter month in Potsdam, and is cooler than the annual average of 44°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 15 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 59m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
25.9°F
Avg Low
6.1°F
Precipitation
2.69 in
Daylight
8h 59m
January records in Potsdam
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 48.9°F (2019) | -27.0°F (2018) | 0.45 in (1949) |
| January 2 | 42.1°F (2022) | -24.0°F (2018) | 0.64 in (1964) |
| January 3 | 43.0°F (2017) | -16.1°F (2018) | 0.87 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 43.0°F (2017) | -17.0°F (2014) | 0.93 in (1951) |
| January 5 | 48.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2016) | 1.05 in (2023) |
| January 6 | 48.0°F (2014) | -14.1°F (2018) | 0.82 in (2009) |
| January 7 | 48.0°F (2014) | -25.1°F (2018) | 0.72 in (1962) |
| January 8 | 37.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2015) | 0.34 in (1994) |
| January 9 | 46.9°F (1939) | -22.0°F (2015) | 1.43 in (1978) |
| January 10 | 51.1°F (1939) | -5.1°F (2020) | 0.61 in (1936) |
| January 11 | 51.1°F (2014) | -11.0°F (2022) | 0.63 in (2000) |
| January 12 | 60.1°F (2020) | -15.0°F (2022) | 1.57 in (2020) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (2018) | -15.0°F (2015) | 1.40 in (2018) |
| January 14 | 57.9°F (2013) | -20.0°F (2018) | 0.85 in (1937) |
| January 15 | 42.1°F (2013) | -20.9°F (2018) | 0.95 in (1992) |
| January 16 | 50.0°F (2014) | -16.1°F (2022) | 1.41 in (1962) |
| January 17 | 37.9°F (2013) | -18.0°F (2015) | 0.48 in (1958) |
| January 18 | 37.0°F (2025) | -16.1°F (2015) | 1.10 in (1978) |
| January 19 | 46.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2020) | 0.90 in (1999) |
| January 20 | 46.0°F (2013) | -8.0°F (2019) | 1.67 in (1996) |
| January 21 | 37.9°F (2018) | -24.0°F (2022) | 1.31 in (1986) |
| January 22 | 41.0°F (2017) | -26.0°F (2014) | 0.59 in (1979) |
| January 23 | 41.0°F (2018) | -27.0°F (2014) | 1.05 in (1987) |
| January 24 | 46.0°F (2018) | -18.9°F (2022) | 1.28 in (1966) |
| January 25 | 45.0°F (2019) | -18.9°F (2022) | 0.97 in (1950) |
| January 26 | 37.9°F (2016) | -18.9°F (2022) | 0.66 in (1975) |
| January 27 | 44.1°F (2016) | -20.0°F (2022) | 1.55 in (1944) |
| January 28 | 46.9°F (2018) | -9.0°F (2013) | 0.90 in (1967) |
| January 29 | 37.9°F (2018) | -20.0°F (2022) | 0.65 in (1994) |
| January 30 | 48.9°F (2013) | -20.0°F (2022) | 0.68 in (1947) |
| January 31 | 62.1°F (2013) | -18.9°F (2015) | 1.64 in (1966) |