January weather forecast
Elgin, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elgin, Pennsylvania, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.8 days and collects up to 37.36" (949mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, during January, snow falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.75" (273mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 89.6 snowfall days, and 48.78" (1239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Elgin, Pennsylvania, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January in Elgin?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elgin, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 21.3 days. Throughout January, 10.75" (273mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Elgin, the average sunshine duration in January is 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Elgin, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elgin, PA

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elgin, PA

Average humidity in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Elgin, PA

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.64").

Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elgin, PA

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Elgin, PA

Average UV index in January - Elgin, 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
Elgin, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Elgin, PA

Average visibility in January - Elgin, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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