January weather forecast
Indian Head, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Indian Head, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Indian Head is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Indian Head's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

How cold is January?

In Indian Head, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Indian Head is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Indian Head. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Indian Head, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Indian Head have in January?

The average day length in January in Indian Head, Maryland, is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Indian Head have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Indian Head?

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

Average temperature in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°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 (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Indian Head, MD

Average pressure in January - Indian Head, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Indian Head, MD

Average wind speed in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Indian Head, MD

Average humidity in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
Indian Head, MD

Average rainfall in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Indian Head, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Indian Head, MD

Average snowfall in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Indian Head, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Indian Head, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Indian Head, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Indian Head, MD

Average UV index in January - Indian Head, 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
Indian Head, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

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
Indian Head, MD

Average visibility in January - Indian Head, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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