January weather forecastShippensburg, PA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

In Shippensburg, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Shippensburg. 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, having an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), is the coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

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

In Shippensburg, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

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

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

In Shippensburg, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shippensburg, 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: 4h and 30min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).