January weather forecast
Dorsey Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Dorsey Heights. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Dorsey Heights is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Dorsey Heights?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, registering a high temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

How cold is January in Dorsey Heights?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Dorsey Heights?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Dorsey Heights?

In Dorsey Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month in Dorsey Heights?

The month with the least rainfall in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Dorsey Heights in January?

In Dorsey Heights, Maryland, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Dorsey Heights?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Dorsey Heights?

In January, in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dorsey Heights have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dorsey Heights?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorsey Heights have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dorsey Heights?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Dorsey Heights?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average temperature in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - Dorsey Heights, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorsey Heights, 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - Dorsey Heights, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Dorsey Heights, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Dorsey Heights, 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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