January weather forecast
Hillsboro, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hillsboro, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Hillsboro, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hillsboro, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Hillsboro experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a minimum of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Hillsboro, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month.

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 9.1 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Hillsboro, during January, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Hillsboro?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsboro have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Hillsboro is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hillsboro?

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

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average temperature in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.1°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 (29.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average pressure in January - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, MD

Average wind speed in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Hillsboro, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average rainfall in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average snowfall in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Hillsboro, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hillsboro, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Hillsboro, MD

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hillsboro, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, MD

Average visibility in January - Hillsboro, 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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