January weather forecast
Palo Alto, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Palo Alto, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Palo Alto, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month when Palo Alto sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Palo Alto, records 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Palo Alto, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Palo Alto, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Palo Alto have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Palo Alto have in January?

In Palo Alto, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months 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 in Palo Alto?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average temperature in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average pressure in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average wind speed in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average humidity in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Palo Alto, PA

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average UV index in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Palo Alto, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Palo Alto, PA

Average visibility in January - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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