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Bowie, MD

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Weather in January

The onset of the year signals the harsh winter months for Bowie, Maryland, with January often being characteristically cold. As the sunshine days reach a low point, the mercury follows suit dropping to a minimum of about 28°F (-2.2°C). Completing winter's ensemble, snowfall makes a sporadic appearance, with a typical depth of 2.36" (60mm). The biting chill in the wind potentially worsens conditions and challenges visibility. Despite the gloom, a certain serenity and calmness tend to accompany the city’s weather during this time.

Temperature

January stands out as Bowie's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Bowie, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bowie, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Bowie, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

How cold is January?

Bowie in January has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bowie in January?

In Bowie, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bowie, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bowie have in January?

In Bowie, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
45.5°F 7.5°C
39.7°F 4.3°C
43.5°F 6.4°C
Average low temperature
34.5°F 1.4°C
28°F -2.2°C
30.4°F -0.9°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.1" 765mmHg
30.07" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
7.8mph 12.6km/h
8.5mph 13.7km/h
8.6mph 13.8km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.5mph 13.7km/h
9.2mph 14.8km/h
9.2mph 14.8km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.9mph 20.8km/h
13.8mph 22.2km/h
14.1mph 22.7km/h
Average humidity
76%
72%
74%
Average rainfall
2.68" 68mm
2.05" 52mm
2.13" 54mm
Average rainfall days
9.8
8.9
9.7
Average snowfall
0.63" 16mm
2.36" 60mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
2.4
4.3
3.8
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 1min
5h 1min
5h 0min
Average sunshine days
18.2
18.5
15.8
Average UV index
2
2
3
Average cloud cover
45%
43%
45%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Bowie, MD

Average temperature in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in January
Bowie, MD

Average pressure in January - Bowie, 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
Bowie, MD

Average wind speed in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Bowie, MD

Average humidity in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Bowie, MD

Average rainfall in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Bowie, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bowie, MD

Average snowfall in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bowie, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Bowie, 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
Bowie, MD

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bowie, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Bowie, MD

Average UV index in January - Bowie, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bowie, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Bowie, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Bowie, MD

Average visibility in January - Bowie, 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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