January weather forecast
Smethport, PA

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Weather in January

Characterized by a significant amount of snowfall, January's weather in Smethport, Pennsylvania, USA, signifies the deep winter period. Precipitation often takes the form of snow, with an average of 7.99" (203mm) of snowfall recorded during this month. The city also experiences short daylight hours and decreased sunshine duration. The air pressure tends to be stable during this month, contributing to these colder conditions. Thus, outdoor activities would require appropriate winter gear.

Temperature

Smethport's January weather reaches an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Smethport, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Smethport, in January, during 18 snowfall days, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.8 snowfall days, and 40.12" (1019mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Smethport?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Smethport, in January, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Smethport, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Smethport, in January, during 18 snowfall days, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Smethport, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Smethport?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

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 threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Smethport, PA

Average temperature in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Smethport, PA

Average pressure in January - Smethport, 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
Smethport, PA

Average wind speed in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Smethport, PA

Average humidity in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

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

Average rainfall in January
Smethport, PA

Average rainfall in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Smethport, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Smethport, PA

Average snowfall in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Smethport, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Smethport, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Smethport, PA

Average UV index in January - Smethport, 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
Smethport, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Smethport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Smethport, PA

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

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

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