January weather forecast
Swarthmore, PA

Weather in January

January, like December, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore, during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Swarthmore, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Swarthmore is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Swarthmore are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Swarthmore?

January is the coldest month in Swarthmore, with an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the temperature in January in Swarthmore?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is 37.4°F (3°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Swarthmore?

In Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month in Swarthmore?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Swarthmore?

In Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Swarthmore in January?

In Swarthmore, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Swarthmore?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swarthmore, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swarthmore have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Swarthmore is 5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Swarthmore?

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

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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 43min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 58min).
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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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