January weather forecastCalifornia, MD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in California, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).Temperature
The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in California. The month with the most snowfall in California is January, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In California, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
California, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in January
California, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
California, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
California, MD
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in January
California, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in January
California, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
California, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
California, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
California, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
California, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
California, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
California, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
California, 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).





