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

What weather conditions can you expect in Punxsutawney this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Punxsutawney usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Punxsutawney in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Punxsutawney. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punxsutawney, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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