January weather forecast
Athens, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Athens, Pennsylvania, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and min 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout January, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Athens, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 29.1°F (-1.6°C) at the peak and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Athens?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Athens, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Athens, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Athens, PA

Average temperature in January - Athens, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, PA

Average pressure in January - Athens, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Athens, PA

Average wind speed in January - Athens, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, PA

Average humidity in January - Athens, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, PA

Average rainfall in January - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, PA

Average snowfall in January - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Athens, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, PA

Average UV index in January - Athens, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Athens, PA

Average visibility in January - Athens, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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