January weather forecast
Dover, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dover, Pennsylvania, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Dover's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dover are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Dover. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dover. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Dover, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 35.8°F (2.1°C) at the peak and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dover, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dover, Pennsylvania, in January, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dover?

On the first day of January in Dover, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dover is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Dover, PA

Average temperature in January - Dover, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Dover, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dover, PA

Average wind speed in January - Dover, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Dover, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Dover, PA

Average rainfall in January - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Dover, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dover, PA

Average snowfall in January - Dover, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dover, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dover, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dover, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Dover, PA

Average UV index in January - Dover, 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
Dover, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Dover, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Dover, PA

Average visibility in January - Dover, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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