January weather forecast
Salisbury, MD

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Weather in January

Salisbury, Maryland begins the year with temperatures between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C), making it one of the colder months. The low average temperature creates a stark contrast between the crisp winter days and the relatively mild weather months. It is the month with the shortest gap in daylight, but an interesting feature is the relatively low cloud coverage. With a UV index of 2, residents won't need to worry about sunburns, but colder winds may cause a need for heavy outerwear.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Salisbury. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salisbury, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Salisbury?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold does it get in Salisbury in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Salisbury, is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What are the least humid months in Salisbury?

January through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Salisbury, Maryland.

What is the average humidity in January in Salisbury?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month in Salisbury?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Salisbury. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Salisbury?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Salisbury. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Salisbury in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Salisbury?

In January, the average day length in Salisbury is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salisbury?

On the first day of January in Salisbury, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in January?

In Salisbury, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Salisbury?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Salisbury, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Salisbury, MD

Average temperature in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salisbury, MD

Average pressure in January - Salisbury, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salisbury, MD

Average wind speed in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salisbury, MD

Average humidity in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Salisbury, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 3min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salisbury, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Salisbury, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salisbury, MD

Average UV index in January - Salisbury, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salisbury, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Salisbury, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Salisbury, MD

Average visibility in January - Salisbury, 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).

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