January weather forecast
Ben-Har Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ben-Har Heights, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Ben-Har Heights, in January, during 8.4 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ben-Har Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ben-Har Heights, during January, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January in Ben-Har Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a minimum average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ben-Har Heights, records 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Ben-Har Heights, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ben-Har Heights is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average temperature in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"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
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - Ben-Har Heights, 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
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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