January weather forecast
Frederick, MD

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A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland
A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland

Weather in January

The chilling month of January in Frederick, Maryland sees the lowest temperatures of the year. While frost and snowfall mark the month, the temperature can drop to as low as 23.7°F (-4.6°C). The huddled weather steers a surge in indoor activities cementing the ambiance of a winter retreat. Dense cloud cover and shorter daylight hours lead to a cold, austere atmosphere. The transition from the previous month extends the winter spell with no major changes in weather patterns.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Frederick.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Frederick is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January in Frederick, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Frederick?

Frederick's January weather, with an average high temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold does it get in Frederick in January?

In January, in Frederick, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Frederick?

In Frederick, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month in Frederick?

The month with the least rainfall in Frederick, Maryland, is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Frederick in January?

In Frederick, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Frederick?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Frederick. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Frederick in January?

In Frederick, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

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

In Frederick, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Frederick?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Frederick, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Frederick?

The months with the least sunshine in Frederick, Maryland, are January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Frederick have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Frederick is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Frederick?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Frederick?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Frederick, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Frederick, MD

Average temperature in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°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 (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Frederick, MD

Average pressure in January - Frederick, 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
Frederick, MD

Average wind speed in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Frederick, MD

Average humidity in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in January
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Frederick, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Frederick, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Frederick, MD

Average UV index in January - Frederick, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Frederick, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Frederick, MD

Average visibility in January - Frederick, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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