January weather forecast
Swarthmore, PA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.4°F (3°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Swarthmore, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Swarthmore's January weather reaches an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Swarthmore, 37.4°F (3°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Swarthmore, in January, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Swarthmore, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swarthmore have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average temperature in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average pressure in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average wind speed in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average humidity in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall days in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average snowfall in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average snowfall days in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swarthmore, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average sunshine days in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average UV index in January - Swarthmore, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average cloud cover in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Swarthmore, PA

Average visibility in January - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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