January weather forecastCheltenham, MD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Cheltenham, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cheltenham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"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).
Average wind speed in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Cheltenham, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Cheltenham, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Cheltenham, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
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
Cheltenham, 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).





