January weather forecast
Maryland, USA

January in Maryland is characterized by severe cold and snow, typically representing one of the coldest months of the year. In comparison to December, January often exhibits even lower temperatures and more consistent snowfall. The nights can frequently register below 0°F (-17.8°C), especially in the western portions of the state.

Oakland, located in the western part of Maryland, holds the record for the lowest temperature in the state at -40°F (-40°C) on January 13, 1912. This area, along with the Allegheny Plateau, receives heavy snow and precipitation, further adding to the frigid conditions. Snowfall in January varies across the state, ranging from 5" (127mm) to 15" (381mm) on the eastern shore and from 30" (762mm) to 40" (1016mm) in the western highlands.

In the Appalachian Mountains, the eastern slopes play a vital role in warming the descending air by 10°F (-12.2°C) or more, providing some relief from the arctic cold. However, the overall weather conditions in January make it a challenging month for outdoor activities and travel, particularly when compared to the milder weather expected in the upcoming spring months. Roads become icy, and the mixture of snow and ice, referred to as slush, makes driving hazardous. Short days and weak sunlight further contribute to the wintry and sometimes inhospitable climate during this month.

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• Baltimore - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Baltimore is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. The month with the most snowfall in Baltimore is January, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
• Frederick - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Frederick is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. The chilling month of January in Frederick, Maryland sees the lowest temperatures of the year.
• Rockville - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Rockville is January, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Rockville during January, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.
• Gaithersburg - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Gaithersburg is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Gaithersburg, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Bowie - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bowie is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Bowie in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.
• Hagerstown - January »
  In Hagerstown, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. In January, in Hagerstown, the rain falls for 8.8 days.
• Annapolis - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Annapolis is January, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.
• College Park - January »
  In College Park, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In January, in College Park the rain falls for 9.9 days.
• Salisbury - January »
  January through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Salisbury, Maryland. On the first day of January in Salisbury sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm.
• Laurel - January »
  In Laurel in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. January in Laurel kickstarts the year with shorter days and temperatures hovering between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).
• Greenbelt - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Greenbelt is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Greenbelt, Maryland, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cumberland - January »
  In Cumberland, Maryland, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C). In Cumberland, Maryland, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.