January weather forecast
Dayton, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Dayton, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Dayton's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dayton are January through March, November and December. In Dayton, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Dayton, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dayton, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dayton in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Dayton, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Dayton are January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Dayton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dayton, MD

Average temperature in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Dayton, MD

Average pressure in January - Dayton, 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
Dayton, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Dayton, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Dayton, MD

Average rainfall in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Dayton, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dayton, MD

Average snowfall in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dayton, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Dayton, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dayton, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dayton, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Dayton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Dayton, MD

Average UV index in January - Dayton, 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
Dayton, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Dayton, 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
Dayton, MD

Average visibility in January - Dayton, 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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