January weather forecast
Ocean City, FL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Ocean City, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Ocean City sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ocean City, in January, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 63.3°F (17.4°C) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What are January temperatures?

In January, in Ocean City, the average high-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ocean City, Florida, in January, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

How cold is the water in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C). Swimming in 63.3°F (17.4°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Ocean City have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ocean City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Ocean City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ocean City, FL

Average temperature in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Ocean City, FL

Average pressure in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ocean City, FL

Average wind speed in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Ocean City, FL

Average humidity in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Ocean City, FL

Average rainfall in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Ocean City, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Ocean City, FL

Average snowfall days in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Ocean City, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 63.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.3°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ocean City, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ocean City, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Ocean City, FL

Average UV index in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Ocean City, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Ocean City, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Ocean City, FL

Average visibility in January - Ocean City, FL
  • 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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