January weather forecast
Dauphin, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Dauphin's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 34°F (1.1°C) and lows of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Dauphin, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dauphin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Dauphin reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 34°F (1.1°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

In Dauphin, 34°F (1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Dauphin. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dauphin, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Dauphin, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dauphin have in January?

In Dauphin, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dauphin?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dauphin, PA

Average temperature in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Dauphin, PA

Average pressure in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dauphin, PA

Average wind speed in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Dauphin, PA

Average humidity in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Dauphin, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Dauphin, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dauphin, PA

Average snowfall in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dauphin, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dauphin, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dauphin, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Dauphin, PA

Average UV index in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Dauphin, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Dauphin, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Dauphin, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and September (5mi).

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