January weather forecastChesterfield, MD

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Chesterfield, 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

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

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chesterfield, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chesterfield, 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 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Chesterfield, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

The high-temperature during January is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

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

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In Chesterfield, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

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

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

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

Average pressure in January
Chesterfield, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Chesterfield, 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).

Average humidity in January
Chesterfield, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Chesterfield, 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").

Average rainfall days in January
Chesterfield, 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).

Average snowfall in January
Chesterfield, 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").

Average snowfall days in January
Chesterfield, 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).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Chesterfield, 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).

Average UV index in January
Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, 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).

Average visibility in January
Chesterfield, 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).