January weather forecast
Dover, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dover, Pennsylvania, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Dover is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Dover. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dover are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Dover, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dover, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Dover?

January, with its high-temperature average of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Dover?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dover, Pennsylvania, during January are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Dover?

The average relative humidity in January in Dover is 77%.

What is the driest month in Dover?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Dover in January?

In Dover, in January, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Dover?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Dover, Pennsylvania. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Dover?

In Dover, Pennsylvania, in January, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dover?

The average day length in January in Dover, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dover?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dover, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover have in January?

In Dover, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dover?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dover.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Dover?

In Dover, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dover, PA

Average temperature in January - Dover, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°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 (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dover, PA

Average pressure in January - Dover, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Dover, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dover, PA

Average humidity in January - Dover, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dover, PA

Average rainfall in January - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dover, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dover, PA

Average snowfall in January - Dover, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dover, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dover, 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dover, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Dover, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dover, PA

Average UV index in January - Dover, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dover, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Dover, 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 31).

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Average visibility in January
Dover, PA

Average visibility in January - Dover, 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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