January weather forecast
Crofton, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Crofton, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In Crofton, 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. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Crofton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Is it cold during January?

During January, Crofton experiences an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

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

How many days does it snow in January in Crofton?

In Crofton, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Crofton have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Crofton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Crofton, MD

Average temperature in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average pressure in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average wind speed in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average humidity in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average rainfall in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average snowfall in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average UV index in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Crofton, 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
Crofton, MD

Average visibility in January - Crofton, 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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