January weather forecast
Mechanicsburg, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Mechanicsburg witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mechanicsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mechanicsburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mechanicsburg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

During the coldest month in Mechanicsburg, January, temperatures average a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mechanicsburg, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mechanicsburg, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mechanicsburg have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mechanicsburg is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average pressure in January - Mechanicsburg, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average rainfall in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average snowfall in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average UV index in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mechanicsburg, PA

Average visibility in January - Mechanicsburg, 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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