January weather forecast
Kensington Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Kensington Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Kensington Heights is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kensington Heights is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, in Kensington Heights, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kensington Heights, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Kensington Heights?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Kensington Heights in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Kensington Heights, is 39°F (3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kensington Heights?

In Kensington Heights, Maryland, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Kensington Heights?

The month with the least rainfall in Kensington Heights is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Kensington Heights?

In Kensington Heights, Maryland, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Kensington Heights?

The months with the most snowfall in Kensington Heights are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Kensington Heights in January?

In Kensington Heights, Maryland, in January, during 5.1 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington Heights have in January?

In January, the average day length in Kensington Heights is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kensington Heights?

On the first day of January in Kensington Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kensington Heights?

In Kensington Heights, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kensington Heights?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kensington Heights?

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

Average temperature in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - Kensington Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kensington Heights, 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 1min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - Kensington Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Kensington Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Kensington Heights, 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).

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