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

What should you pack for a trip to Harrisburg in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Harrisburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -5°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Harrisburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 154 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Harrisburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

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

Precipitation

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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