January weather forecast
College Park, MD

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Weather in January

Beginning the year with a wintry chill, January in College Park, Maryland, sees a significant drop in temperatures following the mild December. Days are typically overcast with frequent rain and relative humidity of 72%. Snowfall becomes a common occurrence, with snow on the ground around 4.5 days of the month and total snowfall reaching 2.48" (63mm). Enjoying just 5.2 hours of sunshine per day, January is a month for warm coats and hot drinks. Although wind speeds are moderate at 7.5mph (12.1km/h), gusts can reach up to 11.5mph (18.5km/h), adding to the winter chill.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), is College Park's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In College Park, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In College Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in College Park are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In College Park, Maryland, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in College Park, Maryland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in College Park?

The lowest temperatures in College Park, Maryland, are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Is it cold in College Park during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in College Park during January are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in College Park?

The average relative humidity in January in College Park is 72%.

How much does it rain in College Park in January?

In January, in College Park, Maryland, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in College Park?

January is the month with the most snowfall in College Park. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in College Park?

In College Park, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does College Park have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in College Park?

On the first day of January in College Park, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does College Park have in January?

In College Park, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in College Park?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in College Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in College Park is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
College Park, MD

Average temperature in January - College Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
College Park, MD

Average pressure in January - College Park, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
College Park, MD

Average wind speed in January - College Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
College Park, MD

Average humidity in January - College Park, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
College Park, MD

Average rainfall in January - College Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in January
College Park, MD

Average rainfall days in January - College Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
College Park, MD

Average snowfall in January - College Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
College Park, MD

Average snowfall days in January - College Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
College Park, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - College Park, 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 1min

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
College Park, MD

Average sunshine days in January - College Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
College Park, MD

Average UV index in January - College Park, 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
College Park, MD

Average cloud cover in January - College Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
College Park, MD

Average visibility in January - College Park, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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