January weather forecast
Elkins Park, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Elkins Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.4 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elkins Park, during January, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elkins Park, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elkins Park, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Elkins Park witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elkins Park, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkins Park have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month 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 reading in January?

In Elkins Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average temperature in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average pressure in January - Elkins Park, 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
Elkins Park, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average humidity in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average rainfall in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average snowfall in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Elkins Park, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkins Park, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average UV index in January - Elkins Park, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Elkins Park, PA

Average visibility in January - Elkins Park, 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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