January weather forecast
Derwood, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Derwood, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

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 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Derwood?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Derwood, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Derwood, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Derwood have in January?

In Derwood, the average sunshine duration in January 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Derwood, MD

Average temperature in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Derwood, MD

Average pressure in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Derwood, MD

Average wind speed in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Derwood, MD

Average humidity in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Derwood, MD

Average rainfall in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Derwood, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Derwood, MD

Average snowfall in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Derwood, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Derwood, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Derwood, 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Derwood, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Derwood, MD

Average UV index in January - Derwood, 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
Derwood, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Derwood, MD

Average visibility in January - Derwood, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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