January weather forecastLanham, MD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Lanham, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).Temperature
Lanham experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a minimum of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Lanham, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lanham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lanham, Maryland, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lanham, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Lanham, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Lanham, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Lanham, MD
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Lanham, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
Lanham, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lanham, 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, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lanham, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Lanham, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lanham, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Lanham, 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
Lanham, 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 29).
Average visibility in January
Lanham, 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).





