January weather forecastOxford, MD

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Oxford, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oxford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oxford, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month when Oxford experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

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

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

In Oxford, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.8°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 (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Oxford, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, MD

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Oxford, 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
Oxford, 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).