Climate and monthly weather forecastGalena, MD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Galena, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 39.2°F (4°C). The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a frosty month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Upon the beginning of February, Galena's high-temperatures register at a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 50°F (10°C). The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 50°F (10°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.2°F (16.8°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C). Galena's transition into April is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in March to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Galena, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 71.4°F (21.9°C). The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Galena, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 64.4°F (18°C). The shift into June is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in May to a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Galena, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average high of 84.6°F (29.2°C). Galena's warmest weather arrives in July, when temperatures average a high of 84.6°F (29.2°C) and a low of 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average heat index in July is estimated at a very hot 95°F (35°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C). With August's arrival, Galena notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Galena, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 77°F (25°C). The commencement of September indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from August's 82.9°F (28.3°C) to a still warm 77°F (25°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.3°F (11.3°C) and max 65.8°F (18.8°C). In Galena, the average high-temperature in October drops from a warm 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in Galena, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average high-temperature drops in November, from October's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Galena, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
With average high and low temperatures of 39.2°F (4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively, January is Galena's coldest month.
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, in Galena, there are 108 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December.
The month with the most snowfall in Galena is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.
Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
In Galena, snow does not fall in April through October.
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
July is the month when Galena's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 84.6°F (29.2°C) and lows of 69.4°F (20.8°C).
With an average of 10.8h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
Average temperature
Galena, MD
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).
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).
Average pressure
Galena, MD
- Average pressure in January:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in December:
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).
Average wind speed
Galena, MD
- Average wind speed in January:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.9mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
7.8mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.6mph
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).
Average humidity
Galena, MD
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall
Galena, MD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.51" - Average rainfall in February:
0.71" - Average rainfall in March:
0.87" - Average rainfall in April:
0.83" - Average rainfall in May:
0.87" - Average rainfall in June:
1.14"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.34" - Average rainfall in August:
1.42" - Average rainfall in September:
0.67" - Average rainfall in October:
0.94" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days
Galena, MD
- Average rainfall days in January:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
10.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
10.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
5.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
7.3 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).
Average snowfall
Galena, MD
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").
Average snowfall days
Galena, MD
- Average snowfall days in January:
3.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in December:
1.4 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).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Galena, MD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 48min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 42min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 24min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 54min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 36min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 42min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 12min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 0min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 30min
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 - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 42min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 48min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 30min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Galena, MD
- Average sunshine days in January:
22.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
18.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
15.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
15.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
17.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
19.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
21.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
22.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
21.8 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).
Average UV index
Galena, MD
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).
Average cloud cover
Galena, MD
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
Galena, MD
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).
