January weather forecast
Gwynn Oak, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Gwynn Oak, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gwynn Oak, in January, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, in Gwynn Oak, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Gwynn Oak is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gwynn Oak are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Gwynn Oak, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 37.9°F (3.3°C) and reaching a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gwynn Oak, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gwynn Oak, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gwynn Oak have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 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 Gwynn Oak?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Gwynn Oak is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
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Average temperature in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Gwynn Oak, 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
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Average wind speed in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

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

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gwynn Oak, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Gwynn Oak, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Gwynn Oak, 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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