January weather forecast
Frederick, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Frederick, Pennsylvania, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Frederick, Pennsylvania, is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Frederick, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Frederick, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Frederick?

In Frederick, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Frederick, the average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frederick have in January?

In Frederick, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Frederick, Pennsylvania, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Frederick, PA

Average temperature in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Frederick, PA

Average pressure in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"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
Frederick, PA

Average wind speed in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Frederick, PA

Average humidity in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Frederick, PA

Average rainfall in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Frederick, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Frederick, PA

Average snowfall in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Frederick, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Frederick, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Frederick, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Frederick, PA

Average UV index in January - Frederick, 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
Frederick, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Frederick, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Frederick, PA

Average visibility in January - Frederick, 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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