January weather forecast
District Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in District Heights, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in District Heights. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in District Heights is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Is January cold?

District Heights in January has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the least humid month?

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In District Heights, 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 9.4 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In District Heights, during January, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In District Heights, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does District Heights have in January?

In District Heights, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in District Heights 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
District Heights, MD

Average temperature in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.2°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 (28.2°F).

Average pressure in January
District Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - District Heights, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
District Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
District Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

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

Average snowfall days in January
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - District Heights, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
District Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - District Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
District Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - District Heights, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
District Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - District Heights, 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 29).

Average visibility in January
District Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - District Heights, 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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