January weather forecastWest Laurel, MD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in West Laurel, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 39°F (3.9°C) and lows of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 73%.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Laurel, in January, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Laurel, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In West Laurel, 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 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"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).
Average wind speed in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
West Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
West Laurel, MD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 6min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
West Laurel, 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 (11.7 days).
Average UV index in January
West Laurel, 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
West Laurel, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
West Laurel, 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).
