January weather forecast
North Potomac, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in North Potomac, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

North Potomac's January weather, with an average high temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In North Potomac, during January, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In North Potomac, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.5 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Daylight

In North Potomac, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in North Potomac?

In North Potomac, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Is January cold in North Potomac?

The average high-temperature, in January, in North Potomac, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In North Potomac, in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In North Potomac, in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does North Potomac have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In North Potomac, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is 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 low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
North Potomac, MD

Average temperature in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°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 (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
North Potomac, MD

Average pressure in January - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average wind speed in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
North Potomac, MD

Average humidity in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
North Potomac, MD

Average rainfall in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
North Potomac, MD

Average rainfall days in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
North Potomac, MD

Average snowfall in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
North Potomac, MD

Average snowfall days in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
North Potomac, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average sunshine days in January - North Potomac, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
North Potomac, MD

Average UV index in January - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average cloud cover in January - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average visibility in January - North Potomac, 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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