January weather forecast
Chester, PA

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Weather in January

Chester, Pennsylvania welcomes the new year with the brisk chill of winter. This month is colder than December, but slightly higher in temperature relation to February. The city experiences snowfall, witnessing an average of 1.73" (44mm). Additionally, days have shorter daylight hours, with cloud cover somewhat affecting the visibility. As the month goes on, Chester affords some beautiful, serene winter scenery.

Temperature

Chester's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Chester, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chester, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chester, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Chester, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Chester, is 37.4°F (3°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Chester?

In Chester, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Chester, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Chester is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Chester, PA

Average temperature in January - Chester, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Chester, PA

Average pressure in January - Chester, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"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
Chester, PA

Average wind speed in January - Chester, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Chester, PA

Average humidity in January - Chester, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Chester, PA

Average rainfall in January - Chester, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Chester, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chester, PA

Average snowfall in January - Chester, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chester, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chester, PA
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chester, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Chester, PA

Average UV index in January - Chester, PA
  • 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
Chester, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Chester, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Chester, PA

Average visibility in January - Chester, PA
  • 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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