January weather forecast
Shippensburg, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Shippensburg's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Shippensburg, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shippensburg. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shippensburg?

Shippensburg's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in Shippensburg in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Shippensburg, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shippensburg?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is 77%.

What is the driest month in Shippensburg?

The month with the least rainfall in Shippensburg is January, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shippensburg in January?

In January, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Shippensburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Shippensburg is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Shippensburg?

In Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shippensburg have in January?

In January, the average day length in Shippensburg is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Shippensburg?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shippensburg, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shippensburg have in January?

In Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Shippensburg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Shippensburg?

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

Average temperature in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average pressure in January - Shippensburg, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average wind speed in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shippensburg, PA

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

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

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Average rainfall in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average rainfall in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average snowfall in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Shippensburg, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shippensburg, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average UV index in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Shippensburg, PA

Average visibility in January - Shippensburg, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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