January weather forecastWest Hickory, PA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

In West Hickory, Pennsylvania, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In West Hickory, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.3 rainfall days, and 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Hickory are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 8.9" (226mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Hickory, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

In West Hickory, 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.9" (226mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 20.1 days. Throughout January, 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

In West Hickory, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
West Hickory, 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
West Hickory, PA

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average snowfall in January: 8.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Hickory, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
West Hickory, PA

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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