January weather forecast
Nelson, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Nelson, Pennsylvania, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.3 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Nelson, in January, during 18.8 snowfall days, 6.77" (172mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.4 snowfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Nelson's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Nelson, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Nelson, during January, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson have in January?

In Nelson, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Nelson, PA

Average temperature in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Nelson, PA

Average pressure in January - Nelson, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Nelson, PA

Average wind speed in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Nelson, PA

Average humidity in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

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

Average rainfall in January
Nelson, PA

Average rainfall in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Nelson, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nelson, PA

Average snowfall in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nelson, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nelson, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Nelson, PA

Average UV index in January - Nelson, 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
Nelson, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Nelson, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Nelson, PA

Average visibility in January - Nelson, 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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