January weather forecastWest River, MD

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in West River, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30°F (-1.1°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in West River. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With its average high temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 30°F (-1.1°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

In West River, 40.5°F (4.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 30°F (-1.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

In West River, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In West River, in January, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West River, MD

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in January
West River, MD

  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West River, MD

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
West River, MD

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
West River, MD

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
West River, MD

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
West River, MD

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West River, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
West River, MD

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
West River, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West River, 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 27).

Average visibility in January
West River, 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).