January weather forecast
Gatewater, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Gatewater, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In Gatewater, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gatewater, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Gatewater records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Is January cold?

In Gatewater, 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gatewater, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gatewater, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gatewater have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Gatewater?

On the first day of January in Gatewater, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Gatewater, MD

Average pressure in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"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
Gatewater, MD

Average wind speed in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Gatewater, MD

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Gatewater, MD

Average rainfall in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Gatewater, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gatewater, MD

Average snowfall in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gatewater, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Gatewater, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gatewater, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gatewater, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Gatewater, MD

Average UV index in January - Gatewater, 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
Gatewater, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Gatewater, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

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
Gatewater, MD

Average visibility in January - Gatewater, 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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