January weather forecast
Galena, MD

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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).

Temperature

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).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Galena, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

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.

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Galena, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Galena, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Galena, in January, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Galena, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Galena, MD

Average temperature in January - Galena, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°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 in January
Galena, MD

Average pressure in January - Galena, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Galena, MD

Average wind speed in January - Galena, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

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 in January
Galena, MD

Average humidity in January - Galena, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

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 in January
Galena, MD

Average rainfall in January - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

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 in January
Galena, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 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 in January
Galena, MD

Average snowfall in January - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

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 in January
Galena, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 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 in January /
Average sunshine in January
Galena, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galena, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galena, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 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 in January
Galena, MD

Average UV index in January - Galena, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Galena, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Galena, 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
Galena, MD

Average visibility in January - Galena, 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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