Fort Washington weather in January (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Is Fort Washington a good destination in January, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Fort Washington includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Fort Washington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 153 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Washington. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Washington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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