January weather forecast
Forest City, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Forest City, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and as low as 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Forest City is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Forest City, the average sunshine in January is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Forest City, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Forest City, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Forest City, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout January, 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in January?

In Forest City, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest City have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Forest City, PA

Average temperature in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest City, PA

Average pressure in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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
Forest City, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest City, PA

Average humidity in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest City, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest City, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest City, PA

Average UV index in January - Forest City, 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
Forest City, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Forest City, PA

Average visibility in January - Forest City, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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