January weather forecast
Bethlehem, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Bethlehem, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 40.6°F (4.8°C) and as low as 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bethlehem, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Bethlehem's January weather, with an average high temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

In Bethlehem, in January, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Bethlehem is January, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bethlehem, Maryland, in January, during 3 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bethlehem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethlehem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average pressure in January - Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, MD

Average wind speed in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average humidity in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average rainfall in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average snowfall in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Bethlehem, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bethlehem, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average UV index in January - Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Bethlehem, 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 28).

Average visibility in January
Bethlehem, MD

Average visibility in January - Bethlehem, 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).

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