January weather forecast
Elizabethtown, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.7 days and collects up to 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Elizabethtown reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 35.1°F (1.7°C) at the peak and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Elizabethtown, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Elizabethtown?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Elizabethtown?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elizabethtown, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is 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?

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.
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Average temperature in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average temperature in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Elizabethtown, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Elizabethtown, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average rainfall in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average snowfall in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elizabethtown, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average UV index in January - Elizabethtown, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Elizabethtown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

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

Average visibility in January
Elizabethtown, PA

Average visibility in January - Elizabethtown, 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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