January weather forecast
West Pittston, PA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In West Pittston, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Pittston, during January, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Pittston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. 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. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

West Pittston's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) to a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in West Pittston, is 30°F (-1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In West Pittston, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Pittston, during January, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Pittston have in January?

In West Pittston, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In West Pittston, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Pittston, PA

Average temperature in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Pittston, PA

Average pressure in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"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 Pittston, PA

Average wind speed in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
West Pittston, PA

Average humidity in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in January
West Pittston, PA

Average rainfall in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
West Pittston, PA

Average rainfall days in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Pittston, PA

Average snowfall in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Pittston, PA

Average snowfall days in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 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 Pittston, PA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Pittston, PA

Average sunshine days in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
West Pittston, PA

Average UV index in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
West Pittston, PA

Average cloud cover in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
West Pittston, PA

Average visibility in January - West Pittston, PA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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