January weather forecast
Plains, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Plains, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plains, Pennsylvania, during January, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plains, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Plains is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Plains experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Plains, is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Plains, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Plains, Pennsylvania, in January, during 13.6 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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 7:29 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 are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in January?

In Plains, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Plains, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Plains, PA

Average pressure in January - Plains, 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
Plains, PA

Average wind speed in January - Plains, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Plains, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Plains, PA

Average rainfall in January - Plains, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Plains, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Plains, PA

Average snowfall in January - Plains, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Plains, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Plains, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plains, 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 and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Plains, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Plains, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Plains, PA

Average UV index in January - Plains, 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
Plains, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Plains, PA

Average visibility in January - Plains, 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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