January weather forecast
Pittston, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Pittston, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In Pittston, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout January, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pittston, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.4 days and aggregates up to 25.63" (651mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Pittston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 30°F (-1.1°C) at the peak and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) at the low.

How cold is January?

In January, in Pittston, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Pittston, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Pittston, during January, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pittston have in January?

In Pittston, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

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 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pittston, PA

Average temperature in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Pittston, PA

Average pressure in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"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
Pittston, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pittston, PA

Average humidity in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Pittston, PA

Average rainfall in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Pittston, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pittston, 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 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pittston, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Pittston, PA

Average UV index in January - Pittston, 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
Pittston, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Pittston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Pittston, PA

Average visibility in January - Pittston, 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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