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West Chester weather in January (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to West Chester in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in West Chester typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -6°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

West Chester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit West Chester. April, May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

West Chester, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 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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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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