January weather forecast
West Chester, PA

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A cool summer day over the colorful cityscape of West Chester, Pennsylvania
A cool summer day over the colorful cityscape of West Chester, Pennsylvania

Weather in January

Transitioning from the last month of the year, January in West Chester, Pennsylvania ushers in the new calendar year with characteristically cold and frosty weather. The high chance of snowiest conditions, with an average accumulation of 1.34" (34mm), instills a sense of winter magic, leaving the landscape wonderfully blanketed in white. January’s weather in this region tends to be relatively consistent, marked by shorter days and longer nights. Layers are all-important to stay warm in the demure daylight hours and the chilly evenings. The month brings an icy beauty to the city, painting it in hues of snowy white and frosty blues.

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In West Chester, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in West Chester is January, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in West Chester. In West Chester, in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Chester, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Chester, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Chester, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does West Chester have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Chester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is 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.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in January
West Chester, PA

Average temperature in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
West Chester, PA

Average pressure in January - West Chester, 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
West Chester, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
West Chester, PA

Average humidity in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
West Chester, PA

Average rainfall in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
West Chester, PA

Average rainfall days in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Chester, PA

Average snowfall in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Chester, PA

Average snowfall days in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Chester, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Chester, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Chester, PA

Average sunshine days in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
West Chester, PA

Average UV index in January - West Chester, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Chester, PA

Average cloud cover in January - West Chester, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
West Chester, PA

Average visibility in January - West Chester, 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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