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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Elizabethtown during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Elizabethtown typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 3°C. At night, it falls to around -6°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Elizabethtown in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

With about 154 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Elizabethtown. April, May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elizabethtown, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 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.

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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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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