January weather forecastHoward, PA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Howard, Pennsylvania, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at the peak and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Howard, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Howard is January, when snow falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Howard, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Howard, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout January, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Howard, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Howard, PA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"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
Howard, PA

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Howard, PA

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Howard, PA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Howard, PA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Howard, PA

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Howard, PA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Howard, PA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Howard, PA

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Howard, PA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Howard, PA

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).