January weather forecast
North East, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in North East, Pennsylvania, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively, January is North East's coldest month.

Humidity

In North East, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In North East, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 25.87" (657mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North East, in January, snow falls for 17.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In North East, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.3 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

North East's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in North East is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in North East, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 17.7 days. Throughout January, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does North East have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In North East, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in North East, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
North East, PA

Average temperature in January - North East, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
North East, PA

Average pressure in January - North East, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
North East, PA

Average wind speed in January - North East, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
North East, PA

Average humidity in January - North East, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (79%).

Average rainfall in January
North East, PA

Average rainfall in January - North East, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
North East, PA

Average rainfall days in January - North East, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
North East, PA

Average snowfall in January - North East, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
North East, PA

Average snowfall days in January - North East, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
North East, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - North East, 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: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
North East, PA

Average sunshine days in January - North East, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
North East, PA

Average UV index in January - North East, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
North East, PA

Average cloud cover in January - North East, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
North East, PA

Average visibility in January - North East, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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