January weather forecast
Fort Washington, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and lows of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Fort Washington is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fort Washington, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Washington, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Washington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Fort Washington experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a minimum of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Fort Washington, is 36.7°F (2.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Fort Washington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fort Washington have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

When 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 long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Washington, PA

Average temperature in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average pressure in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average wind speed in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average humidity in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average rainfall in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average snowfall in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average UV index in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average visibility in January - Fort Washington, 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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