January weather forecast
Punxsutawney, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

January is Punxsutawney's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Punxsutawney, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Punxsutawney, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Punxsutawney, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Punxsutawney experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Punxsutawney experiences an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Punxsutawney, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Punxsutawney, in January, during 18.6 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Punxsutawney?

In Punxsutawney, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Punxsutawney?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Punxsutawney, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average pressure in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average wind speed in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average humidity in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average rainfall in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average snowfall in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Punxsutawney, 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: 2h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Punxsutawney, PA

Average UV index in January - Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Punxsutawney, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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