January weather forecast
Moscow, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Moscow, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

Moscow witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moscow, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Moscow is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours 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. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Moscow witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Moscow, in January, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Moscow, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Moscow?

The average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Moscow, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Moscow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
Moscow, PA

Average temperature in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Moscow, PA

Average pressure in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Moscow, PA

Average wind speed in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Moscow, PA

Average humidity in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Moscow, PA

Average rainfall in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Moscow, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moscow, PA

Average snowfall in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moscow, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Moscow, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Moscow, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Moscow, PA

Average UV index in January - Moscow, 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
Moscow, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Moscow, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Moscow, PA

Average visibility in January - Moscow, 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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