Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In Petroleum, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Petroleum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.2 days and collects up to 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petroleum, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Petroleum, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall in January: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall in January: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average sunshine days in January: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average cloud cover in January: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Petroleum, IN
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
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