January weather forecast
Thornton, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Thornton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

In Thornton, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 11.81" (300mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Thornton, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month in Thornton, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Thornton. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Thornton, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Thornton, in January, during 6.9 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornton, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 Thornton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Thornton, PA

Average temperature in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Thornton, PA

Average pressure in January - Thornton, 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
Thornton, PA

Average wind speed in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Thornton, PA

Average humidity in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Thornton, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Thornton, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thornton, PA

Average snowfall in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thornton, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thornton, 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 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thornton, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Thornton, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Thornton, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Thornton, PA

Average visibility in January - Thornton, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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