January weather forecast
South Mountain, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In South Mountain, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Mountain are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Mountain, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in South Mountain?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In South Mountain, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In South Mountain, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in South Mountain?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in South Mountain, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In South Mountain, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health 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
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Average temperature in January
South Mountain, PA

Average temperature in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
South Mountain, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Mountain, PA

Average wind speed in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
South Mountain, PA

Average humidity in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
South Mountain, PA

Average rainfall in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
South Mountain, PA

Average rainfall days in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Mountain, PA

Average snowfall in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Mountain, PA

Average snowfall days in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Mountain, PA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Mountain, PA

Average sunshine days in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
South Mountain, PA

Average UV index in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
South Mountain, PA

Average cloud cover in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
South Mountain, PA

Average visibility in January - South Mountain, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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