January weather forecastTaneytown, MD
January
Weather in January
Shivers are observed at the beginning of the year with the lowest temperatures recorded in January for Taneytown, Maryland. This month is characterized by a relative humidity of 76%, making the chill in the air quite noticeable. This is further intensified by frequent snow showers, with an average of 2.68" (68mm) of snow recorded over 6.7 snowfall days. These conditions contribute to reduced sunlight, as daylight hours are the shortest, averaging at 9.7 hours. Although the dominating cold, the month is rarely disrupted by high winds, maintaining a moderate speed fluctuating between 8.3mph (13.4km/h) with a maximum gust of 13.6mph (21.9km/h).Temperature
Taneytown's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and lows of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Taneytown, in January, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Taneytown, in January, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taneytown, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.Daylight
In Taneytown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Taneytown, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.1"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).
Average wind speed in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").
Average rainfall days in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Taneytown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Taneytown, MD
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
