January weather forecast
Charleston, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Charleston, Pennsylvania, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.2 rainfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Charleston, during January, snow falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.1 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Charleston is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Charleston. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high temperatures of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and lows of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Charleston is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Charleston?

In Charleston, in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Charleston, in January, snow falls for 18.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Charleston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Charleston, PA

Average temperature in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°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 (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Charleston, PA

Average pressure in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Charleston, PA

Average wind speed in January - Charleston, 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 (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Charleston, PA

Average humidity in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Charleston, PA

Average rainfall in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Charleston, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Charleston, PA

Average snowfall in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Charleston, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Charleston, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Charleston, PA

Average UV index in January - Charleston, 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
Charleston, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Charleston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Charleston, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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