January weather forecast
West Elkridge, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Elkridge, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Elkridge, Maryland, are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Elkridge, Maryland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in West Elkridge?

In West Elkridge, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

How cold does it get in West Elkridge in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in West Elkridge, Maryland, during January are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in West Elkridge?

In January, the average relative humidity in West Elkridge, Maryland, is 73%.

What is the driest month in West Elkridge?

January is the month with the least rainfall in West Elkridge, Maryland. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in West Elkridge in January?

In West Elkridge, in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in West Elkridge?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in West Elkridge?

In West Elkridge, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Elkridge?

In West Elkridge, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in West Elkridge?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Elkridge have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in West Elkridge, Maryland, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Elkridge?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Elkridge, Maryland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in West Elkridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in West Elkridge, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average temperature in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
West Elkridge, MD

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

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Average wind speed in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average wind speed in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average humidity in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average rainfall in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average rainfall days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average snowfall in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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
West Elkridge, MD

Average snowfall days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Elkridge, MD

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

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average sunshine days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average UV index in January - West Elkridge, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average cloud cover in January - West Elkridge, 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 29).

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Average visibility in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average visibility in January - West Elkridge, 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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