January weather forecast
Galestown, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Galestown, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The least humid month in Galestown, Maryland, is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In January, in Galestown, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Galestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.8 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Galestown, Maryland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, in Galestown, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Galestown, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Galestown are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Galestown?

Galestown, Maryland, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 41.5°F (5.3°C) at the peak and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Galestown in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Galestown, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Galestown?

The least humid month in Galestown is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January in Galestown?

In Galestown, Maryland, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Galestown?

In Galestown, in January, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Galestown?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Galestown, Maryland. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Galestown in January?

In Galestown, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galestown have in January?

In January, the average day length in Galestown is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Galestown?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Galestown, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Galestown?

In Galestown, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Galestown?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Galestown?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Galestown, MD

Average temperature in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Galestown, MD

Average pressure in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Galestown, MD

Average wind speed in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Galestown, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Galestown, MD

Average rainfall in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Galestown, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Galestown, MD

Average snowfall in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
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
Galestown, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Galestown, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Galestown, MD

Average UV index in January - Galestown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Galestown, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Galestown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Galestown, MD

Average visibility in January - Galestown, 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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