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

Planning a trip to Gettysburg in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gettysburg generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Gettysburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gettysburg. August typically offers 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 Gettysburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gettysburg, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Gettysburg in January?

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 in January.

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

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