January weather forecast
Brightwood, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Brightwood, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Brightwood, Maryland, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Brightwood, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Brightwood is January, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Brightwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Brightwood, Maryland, is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Brightwood?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), is generally the coldest month in Brightwood.

How cold is January in Brightwood?

Brightwood in January has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

What are the least humid months in Brightwood?

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Brightwood, Maryland.

What is the average humidity in January in Brightwood?

In January, the average relative humidity in Brightwood is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January in Brightwood?

In January, in Brightwood, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Brightwood?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Brightwood in January?

In Brightwood, Maryland, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Brightwood have in January?

The average day length in January in Brightwood is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Brightwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brightwood, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Brightwood?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Brightwood is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Brightwood?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Brightwood, Maryland.

What is the UV index reading in January in Brightwood?

In Brightwood, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Brightwood, MD

Average temperature in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Brightwood, MD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Brightwood, MD

Average wind speed in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Brightwood, MD

Average humidity in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Brightwood, MD

Average snowfall in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Brightwood, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Brightwood, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brightwood, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Brightwood, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Brightwood, MD

Average UV index in January - Brightwood, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Brightwood, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Brightwood, MD

Average visibility in January - Brightwood, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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