New York weather: Early hours of 24 January bring severe cold

Introduction — why new york weather matters

New York weather can affect transport, health and daily life for millions. Overnight conditions on 24 January 2026 underscored the risks associated with deep cold: very low temperatures combined with strong winds produced severe wind chill that is important for commuters, services and anyone planning to be outdoors.

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Current conditions (early 24 January 2026)

At 03:18 local time (America/New_York) on 24 January 2026 the official observation showed a temperature of -11.7°C, with the sky recorded as clear around 03:15. The measured wind was from the north‑west at 17.4 mph (gusts to 20.7 mph). Surface pressure was relatively high at 1034.0 mb (30.53 inHg), humidity 35% and visibility about 16.0 km. The reported feels‑like temperature was substantially lower at -21.5°C, with a windchill of -20.0°C and a dew point near -25.6°C; UV index was 0.0 during the night.

January 2026 overview from local logs

Daily records for January 2026 show variable daytime values and wind directions. Reported day values across the month ranged (as given) from about +48° down to +16° on different days, with wind speeds commonly from light to moderate and directions shifting between southerly and north‑westerly. Barometric readings in those logs fell roughly between 29.6 and 30.5 inHg, while relative humidity figures varied widely. Sunrise times in the logs ran approximately 07:10–07:19 and sunsets roughly 04:46–05:12 during the period, reflecting short winter daylight hours.

Other reports

A social video posted for 24 January described the day as “Partly Cloudy” with a temperature around -11°C, consistent with the cold conditions observed overnight and into the day.

Conclusion — implications and outlook

The combination of sub‑zero air temperatures and strong winds produced very low wind‑chill values on 24 January 2026, raising cold‑exposure risks. Residents and visitors should plan for bitterly cold conditions, layer clothing, limit time outdoors if possible and check updated forecasts and warnings. Given the range of values recorded through January, conditions remain changeable — keeping an eye on regular updates will help readers stay safe and make informed plans.