January weather forecast
Bel Air, MD

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Weather in January

January in Bel Air, Maryland features typical winter weather patterns. A surging low pressure system and winds of up to 14.6mph (23.5km/h) contribute to the chill in the air, adding a wintry bite to the environment. Snowfall appears, coating the town with about 2.8" (71mm) on average across approximately seven days of snowfall activity. This month indeed reminds residents of the winter grandeur as bare trees are laced with a layer of icy white. Nightfall brings about an additional level of chill, requiring residents to prepare for colder nights.

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Bel Air.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Bel Air, Maryland. In Bel Air, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Bel Air, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, in Bel Air, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bel Air, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bel Air. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Bel Air?

In Bel Air, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the peak and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold does it get in Bel Air in January?

January temperatures in Bel Air vary between a high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Bel Air?

The average relative humidity in January in Bel Air is 75%.

What is the driest month in Bel Air?

The month with the least rainfall in Bel Air, Maryland, is January, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bel Air in January?

In January, in Bel Air, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bel Air in January?

In January, in Bel Air, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bel Air have in January?

The average day length in January in Bel Air, Maryland, is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Bel Air?

On the first day of January in Bel Air, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bel Air have in January?

In Bel Air, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bel Air?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bel Air.

What is the UV index reading in January in Bel Air?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bel Air is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
43.9°F 6.6°C
37.6°F 3.1°C
41.5°F 5.3°C
Average low temperature
32.2°F 0.1°C
25.3°F -3.7°C
27.7°F -2.4°C
Average pressure
30.1" 765mmHg
30.1" 765mmHg
30.07" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
8.2mph 13.2km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.9mph 14.3km/h
9.7mph 15.6km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
13.7mph 22km/h
14.6mph 23.5km/h
14.8mph 23.8km/h
Average humidity
78%
75%
77%
Average rainfall
3.15" 80mm
2.36" 60mm
2.48" 63mm
Average rainfall days
10.5
9.1
10.2
Average snowfall
1.42" 36mm
2.8" 71mm
2.2" 56mm
Average snowfall days
3.8
6.8
5.7
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 5min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
5h 1min
5h 0min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
16.1
16.8
13.4
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
46%
45%
46%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Bel Air, MD

Average temperature in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Bel Air, MD

Average pressure in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Bel Air, MD

Average wind speed in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Bel Air, MD

Average humidity in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in January
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bel Air, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bel Air, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bel Air, MD

Average UV index in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bel Air, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Bel Air, MD

Average visibility in January - Bel Air, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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