January weather forecast
Bel Alton, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Bel Alton, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bel Alton, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bel Alton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Bel Alton's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and lows of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Is January cold in Bel Alton?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bel Alton, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the least humid month?

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bel Alton, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bel Alton, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bel Alton, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bel Alton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bel Alton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average temperature in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average pressure in January - Bel Alton, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average wind speed in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average humidity in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average rainfall in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average snowfall in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Bel Alton, MD

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average UV index in January - Bel Alton, 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
Bel Alton, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Bel Alton, MD

Average visibility in January - Bel Alton, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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