January weather forecast
Switzer, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Switzer, Pennsylvania, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

Switzer's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Switzer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Switzer, Pennsylvania, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Switzer, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 15.87" (403mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, known for its average high temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Switzer, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Switzer, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Switzer, Pennsylvania, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Switzer, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Switzer, PA

Average temperature in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Switzer, PA

Average pressure in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Switzer, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Switzer, PA

Average humidity in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Switzer, PA

Average rainfall in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Switzer, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Switzer, PA

Average snowfall in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Switzer, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Switzer, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Switzer, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Switzer, PA

Average UV index in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Switzer, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Switzer, PA

Average visibility in January - Switzer, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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