Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Scranton, during January, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Scranton, the average sunshine in January is 3.6h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Scranton, PA
- Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in January
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Scranton, PA
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.38"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in January
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scranton, 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: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Scranton, PA
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average cloud cover in January: 63
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in January
Scranton, 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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