The climate in Harrisburg during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 8°C 46.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | -2.4°C 27.7°F |
Average temperature | 2.8°C 37°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 12.8°C 55°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harrisburg in January 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 33.1°C 91.6°F |
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Driest month: | October | 78mm 3.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.8°C 46°F |
Wettest month: | May | 131mm 5.2ins |