January weather forecast
Riggs, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Riggs, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Riggs, Pennsylvania, are January through May, October through December. In Riggs, in January, during 15.9 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riggs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in January?

In Riggs, 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Riggs, Pennsylvania, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Riggs, in January, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riggs have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riggs have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Riggs, PA

Average temperature in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Riggs, PA

Average pressure in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riggs, PA

Average wind speed in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Riggs, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Riggs, PA

Average rainfall in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Riggs, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riggs, PA

Average snowfall in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riggs, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riggs, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Riggs, PA

Average UV index in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Riggs, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Riggs, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Riggs, PA

Average visibility in January - Riggs, 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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