January weather forecastPocomoke City, MD
January
Weather in January
Pocomoke City opens the year with January, which is a showcase of true winter weather, characterized by regular rainfall and persistent cold. Snow is a possibility, with an average of 0.28" (7mm) falling throughout around two days of the month. The start of the year is also marked by shorter daylight hours, making the nights significantly longer. University of Maryland’s Senior Research Scientist Eric Smalley noted that the city's average wind speed also peaks in January. Despite the cold, Pocomoke City has a charm in January with frost-sparkled fields and clear, stargazing nights, benefits of the lower temperatures.Temperature
January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 74%, January is the least humid month.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and May Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Pocomoke City are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
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. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. 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
Average temperature in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and May (0.94").
Average rainfall days in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 0.28"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Pocomoke City, 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
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Pocomoke City, 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).
