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

What does the weather outlook for Mechanicsburg look like in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Mechanicsburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 3°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Mechanicsburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Mechanicsburg, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
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 (11 KM, 7 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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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

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