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
During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
In Scranton, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Scranton, New York, in January, snow falls for 18.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.7 snowfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Scranton, NY
- Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Scranton, NY
- Average pressure in January: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Scranton, NY
- Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Scranton, NY
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall in January: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in January
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall in January: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall days in January: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scranton, NY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Scranton, NY
- Average sunshine days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Scranton, NY
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Scranton, NY
- Average cloud cover in January: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Scranton, NY
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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