January weather forecast
Chestertown, MD

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Weather in January

Chestertown, Maryland ushers in the New Year with crisp, chilly January temperatures. The mercury generally lingers between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 39.2°F (4°C), with possible icy conditions due to light snowfall of 0.59" (15mm) that extends across an average of 3.1 days. Equipped with a good winter jacket, locals and visitors enjoy frequent clear days, as evidenced by 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. A nip in the air is also usually felt with wind speeds averaging at 9.3mph (15km/h), registering gusts of up 15.2mph (24.5km/h). But even these cold conditions have charm as they paint a picture of serene, wintry landscapes under long winter nights.

Temperature

Chestertown's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Chestertown are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In January, in Chestertown, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chestertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Chestertown, Maryland. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chestertown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chestertown, Maryland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Chestertown?

Chestertown, Maryland, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold is January in Chestertown?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Chestertown, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Chestertown?

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Chestertown, Maryland.

What is the average humidity in January in Chestertown?

In January, the average relative humidity in Chestertown is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Chestertown?

In Chestertown, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chestertown?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Chestertown?

In January, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chestertown?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chestertown?

On the first day of January in Chestertown, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Chestertown?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Chestertown?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Chestertown?

In Chestertown, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Chestertown, MD

Average temperature in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chestertown, MD

Average pressure in January - Chestertown, 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
Chestertown, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chestertown, MD

Average humidity in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chestertown, MD

Average rainfall in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chestertown, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chestertown, MD

Average snowfall in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chestertown, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Chestertown, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chestertown, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chestertown, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Chestertown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chestertown, MD

Average UV index in January - Chestertown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Chestertown, MD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Chestertown, MD

Average visibility in January - Chestertown, 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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