January weather forecast
Hanover, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Hanover, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Hanover's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Hanover, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) 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 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hanover is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Hanover, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 38.8°F (3.8°C) and reaching a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Is January cold?

In Hanover, in January, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

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 8.6 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hanover, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hanover, in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

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 4:54 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 Hanover?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Hanover is 5.2h.

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.

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 health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hanover, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Hanover, MD

Average pressure in January - Hanover, 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
Hanover, MD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Hanover, MD

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Hanover, MD

Average rainfall in January - Hanover, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Hanover, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Hanover, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hanover, MD

Average snowfall in January - Hanover, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hanover, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Hanover, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hanover, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hanover, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Hanover, MD

Average UV index in January - Hanover, 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
Hanover, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Hanover, 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 29).

Average visibility in January
Hanover, MD

Average visibility in January - Hanover, 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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