January weather forecastIndian Head, MD

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Indian Head, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Indian Head, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Indian Head is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Indian Head's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

In Indian Head, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January in Indian Head is 73%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Indian Head. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

In Indian Head, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Indian Head, Maryland, is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

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

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

In Indian Head, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Indian Head, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Indian Head, 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 18min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Indian Head, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Indian Head, MD

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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