Poconos

Poconos Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Poconos, the United States of America in January.

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Stroudsburg Tannersville Jim Thorpe Mount Pocono

Planning a getaway to the Poconos, the United States of America 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 to Expect in the Poconos in January

The Poconos, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in the Poconos generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Lake Harmony at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Stroudsburg at 2°C (36°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Stroudsburg and -9°C (16°F) in Lake Harmony. 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.

For specific regional insights in the Poconos, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Jim Thorpe with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Tannersville with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Explore the Poconos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Poconos — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stroudsburg)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit the Poconos →

Best Places to Visit in the Poconos in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Poconos.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Poconos

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Poconos, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Poconos (January)

Precipitation variation in the Poconos (January)

Stroudsburg

In January Stroudsburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stroudsburg →

Tannersville

In January Tannersville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tannersville →

Jim Thorpe

In January Jim Thorpe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jim Thorpe →

Mount Pocono

In January Mount Pocono generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Pocono →

Lake Harmony

In January Lake Harmony generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Harmony →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Poconos, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Poconos in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stroudsburg 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Tannersville 1°C (34°F) -8°C (18°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jim Thorpe 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Mount Pocono 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Lake Harmony 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

The Poconos weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Poconos, the United States of America in January?

Expect poor weather across the Poconos, the United States of America in January. The popular destination of Stroudsburg averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Poconos, the United States of America in January?

Stroudsburg averages a daytime maximum of 2°C (36°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -7°C (19°F).

Does the Poconos, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Poconos, the United States of America during January, with Stroudsburg averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Poconos, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Poconos, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Stroudsburg.

On average, the best time to visit the Poconos, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Stroudsburg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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