January weather forecast
Highland, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Highland, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highland are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively, January is Highland's coldest month.

Is January cold in Highland?

Highland in January has an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Highland, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Highland?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Highland?

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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Highland, MD

Average temperature in January - Highland, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Highland, MD

Average pressure in January - Highland, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"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
Highland, MD

Average wind speed in January - Highland, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Highland, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Highland, MD

Average rainfall in January - Highland, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Highland, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Highland, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Highland, MD

Average snowfall in January - Highland, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Highland, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Highland, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Highland, 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
Highland, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Highland, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Highland, MD

Average UV index in January - Highland, 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
Highland, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Highland, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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

Average visibility in January
Highland, MD

Average visibility in January - Highland, 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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