January weather forecastColony Ridge, MD

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Colony Ridge, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 38.8°F (3.8°C) and as low as 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Colony Ridge, is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

In Colony Ridge, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

In Colony Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Colony Ridge, 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
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Colony Ridge, 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
Colony Ridge, MD

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Colony Ridge, 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
Colony Ridge, 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).

Average visibility in January
Colony Ridge, 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).