January weather forecast
Scranton, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Scranton, Kansas, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In Scranton, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Scranton, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.2 days and collects up to 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Scranton. In Scranton, in January, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Scranton?

Scranton's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

Is it cold in Scranton during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Scranton, is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Scranton?

The average relative humidity in January in Scranton is 71%.

How much does it rain in Scranton in January?

In Scranton, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Scranton?

In January, in Scranton, Kansas, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Scranton?

The average day length in January in Scranton is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Scranton?

On the first day of January in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Scranton?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Scranton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Scranton is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scranton?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton, Kansas.

What is the UV index reading in January in Scranton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Scranton, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Scranton, KS

Average temperature in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Scranton, KS

Average pressure in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scranton, KS

Average wind speed in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Scranton, KS

Average humidity in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scranton, KS

Average snowfall in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scranton, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scranton, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scranton, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Scranton, KS

Average UV index in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Scranton, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Scranton, KS

Average visibility in January - Scranton, KS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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