Donegal weather in January (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Donegal as January approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Donegal typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Donegal in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 98 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Donegal. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Donegal climate page with graphs.

 

Donegal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Frostburg, the United States of America (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Donegal.

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