January weather forecast
Kensington, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Kensington, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In Kensington, Maryland, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kensington, Maryland, are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kensington, 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, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kensington are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. 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 Kensington?

With an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold does it get in Kensington in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kensington, Maryland, during January are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Kensington?

In Kensington, Maryland, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month in Kensington?

The month with the least rainfall in Kensington, Maryland, is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kensington in January?

In Kensington, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Kensington?

The month with the most snowfall in Kensington, Maryland, is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kensington in January?

In January, in Kensington, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kensington?

On the first day of January in Kensington, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kensington?

The months with the least sunshine in Kensington are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kensington, Maryland, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kensington?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kensington?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kensington, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kensington, MD

Average temperature in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kensington, MD

Average pressure in January - Kensington, 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, MD

Average wind speed in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kensington, MD

Average humidity in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kensington, MD

Average rainfall in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kensington, MD

Average snowfall in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
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, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kensington, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kensington, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kensington, MD

Average UV index in January - Kensington, 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, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Kensington, 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, MD

Average visibility in January - Kensington, 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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