January weather forecast
Swarthmore, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

In Swarthmore, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Swarthmore 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 January, in Swarthmore, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Swarthmore, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Swarthmore?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the base.

How cold is January in Swarthmore?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Swarthmore?

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

What is the driest month in Swarthmore?

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

How many days does it snow in January in Swarthmore?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Swarthmore?

On the first day of January in Swarthmore, 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 in Swarthmore?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Swarthmore?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Swarthmore?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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 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).

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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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