January weather forecast
New Bethlehem, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 30.2°F (-1°C) at the peak and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) at the low.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In New Bethlehem, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

In New Bethlehem, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January in New Bethlehem, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

New Bethlehem's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 30.2°F (-1°C) and lows of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in New Bethlehem, is 30.2°F (-1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in January?

In New Bethlehem, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In New Bethlehem, in January, snow falls for 21.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Bethlehem have in January?

In New Bethlehem, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in New Bethlehem?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does New Bethlehem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in New Bethlehem is 2.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average temperature in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average pressure in January - New Bethlehem, 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
New Bethlehem, PA

Average wind speed in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average humidity in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average rainfall in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average rainfall days in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average snowfall in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average snowfall days in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Bethlehem, 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: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average sunshine days in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average UV index in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average cloud cover in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
New Bethlehem, PA

Average visibility in January - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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