January weather forecast
Galesville, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Galesville, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Galesville's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and lows of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Galesville are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Galesville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Galesville are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Galesville records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Galesville, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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 6.4 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Galesville?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Galesville. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Galesville, during January, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galesville have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Galesville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Galesville, MD

Average temperature in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in January
Galesville, MD

Average pressure in January - Galesville, 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
Galesville, MD

Average wind speed in January - Galesville, 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 (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Galesville, MD

Average humidity in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Galesville, MD

Average rainfall in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Galesville, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galesville, MD

Average snowfall in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galesville, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galesville, 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: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galesville, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Galesville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Galesville, MD

Average UV index in January - Galesville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Galesville, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Galesville, 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 27).

Average visibility in January
Galesville, MD

Average visibility in January - Galesville, 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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