January weather forecast
Durham, PA

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, in Durham, Pennsylvania, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

Durham, Pennsylvania, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Durham, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Durham, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.4 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Durham, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Durham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Durham, the average high-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Durham, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Durham, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Durham, in January, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Durham, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in January in Durham?

In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Durham, PA

Average temperature in January - Durham, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Durham, PA

Average pressure in January - Durham, 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
Durham, PA

Average wind speed in January - Durham, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Durham, PA

Average humidity in January - Durham, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Durham, PA

Average rainfall in January - Durham, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Durham, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Durham, PA

Average snowfall in January - Durham, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Durham, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Durham, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Durham, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Durham, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Durham, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Durham, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Durham, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Durham, PA

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

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

Durham, Pennsylvania, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location