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

Curious about the climate in Shippensburg this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Shippensburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -6°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Shippensburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 154 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Shippensburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 Miles).

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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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