January weather forecast
Forest Hill, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Forest Hill, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Forest Hill's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In Forest Hill, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forest Hill, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Forest Hill, during January, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest Hill, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Forest Hill, Maryland, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 37.6°F (3.1°C) and as low as 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Forest Hill, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Forest Hill, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest Hill, in January, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Forest Hill?

The average day length in January in Forest Hill is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Hill have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 Forest Hill 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average temperature in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°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 (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average pressure in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average wind speed in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average humidity in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average rainfall in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average snowfall in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest Hill, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average UV index in January - Forest Hill, 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
Forest Hill, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Forest Hill, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Forest Hill, MD

Average visibility in January - Forest Hill, 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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