January weather forecastCastle Shannon, PA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Castle Shannon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Castle Shannon, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Castle Shannon, in January, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In Castle Shannon, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In Castle Shannon, the average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

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: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Castle Shannon, PA

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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