January weather forecast
West Hazleton, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In West Hazleton, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Hazleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 7.64" (194mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In West Hazleton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is 3.8h.

UV index

In West Hazleton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows at 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in West Hazleton is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in West Hazleton?

In West Hazleton, in January, during 7.2 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall in West Hazleton are January and February, with an average 7.64" (194mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Hazleton, in January, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In West Hazleton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
West Hazleton, PA

Average temperature in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average pressure in January - West Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, PA

Average wind speed in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average humidity in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average rainfall in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average rainfall days in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average snowfall in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.64"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average snowfall days in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average sunshine days in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average UV index in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average cloud cover in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
West Hazleton, PA

Average visibility in January - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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