January weather forecastGalestown, MD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Galestown, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and lows of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Galestown, in January, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically 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. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 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 January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Galestown, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
