January weather forecast
West Point, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Point, Pennsylvania, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

West Point's January weather reaches an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in West Point is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January in West Point, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 35.6°F (2°C) and a minimum average of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 35.6°F (2°C) and the low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Point, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

In West Point, the average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in West Point?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:18 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 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Point, PA

Average temperature in January - West Point, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Point, PA

Average pressure in January - West Point, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"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 Point, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
West Point, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
West Point, PA

Average rainfall in January - West Point, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
West Point, PA

Average rainfall days in January - West Point, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Point, PA

Average snowfall in January - West Point, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Point, PA

Average snowfall days in January - West Point, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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 Point, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Point, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Point, PA

Average sunshine days in January - West Point, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Point, PA

Average UV index in January - West Point, 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 Point, PA

Average cloud cover in January - West Point, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
West Point, PA

Average visibility in January - West Point, 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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