January weather forecast
Kensington, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Kensington, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a minimum average of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Kensington, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Kensington is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kensington, Maryland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kensington.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Kensington's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is January in Kensington?

Kensington in January has an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kensington?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kensington, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kensington in January?

In Kensington, Maryland, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in January?

In January, the average day length in Kensington is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in January?

In Kensington, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kensington?

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

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

Average temperature in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Kensington, MD

Average pressure in January - Kensington, 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
Kensington, MD

Average wind speed in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Kensington, MD

Average humidity in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Kensington, MD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kensington, MD

Average snowfall in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kensington, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Kensington, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kensington, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kensington, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kensington, MD

Average UV index in January - Kensington, 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
Kensington, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Kensington, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Kensington, MD

Average visibility in January - Kensington, 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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