January weather forecast
Dowell, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dowell, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Dowell's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Dowell, Maryland. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a minimum temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Dowell, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity in Dowell are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dowell, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dowell?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dowell, during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dowell have in January?

In Dowell, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dowell, MD

Average temperature in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Dowell, MD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dowell, MD

Average wind speed in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Dowell, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Dowell, MD

Average rainfall in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Dowell, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dowell, MD

Average snowfall in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dowell, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Dowell, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dowell, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dowell, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Dowell, MD

Average UV index in January - Dowell, 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
Dowell, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Dowell, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

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
Dowell, MD

Average visibility in January - Dowell, 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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