January weather forecast
Polk, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Polk, Pennsylvania, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.6°F (-8°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Polk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 11.65" (296mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Polk is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Polk, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Polk?

In Polk, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Polk, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Polk, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January in Polk?

In Polk, Pennsylvania, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 11.65" (296mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 21.8 days. Throughout January, 11.65" (296mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Polk?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Polk have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Polk?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Polk, PA

Average temperature in January - Polk, 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: 17.6°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Polk, PA

Average pressure in January - Polk, 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
Polk, PA

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

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

Average humidity in January
Polk, PA

Average humidity in January - Polk, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Polk, PA

Average rainfall in January - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in January
Polk, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Polk, PA

Average snowfall in January - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 11.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Polk, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Polk, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Polk, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Polk, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

Average UV index in January
Polk, PA

Average UV index in January - Polk, 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
Polk, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Polk, 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 39).

Average visibility in January
Polk, PA

Average visibility in January - Polk, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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