Pennsylvania weather in January
Planning a getaway to Pennsylvania this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Pennsylvania in January?
Pennsylvania is a region in the United States of America. January in Pennsylvania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Bradford at -1°C to cold in Essington at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Essington and -10°C in Bradford. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sayre with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Johnstown with 95 mm. Philadelphia enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Pennsylvania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pennsylvania's yearly weather, check out our Pennsylvania climate page.
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Average weather in Philadelphia
In January Philadelphia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pittsburgh
In January Pittsburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gettysburg
In January Gettysburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in York
In January York generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Washington
In January Washington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Pennsylvania with often poor weather in Philadelphia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Philadelphia. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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