January weather forecast
Oak Lea, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Oak Lea, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Oak Lea's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Oak Lea is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oak Lea are January through March, November and December. In Oak Lea, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Oak Lea, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Oak Lea's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Oak Lea experiences an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oak Lea?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oak Lea, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oak Lea, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Lea have in January?

In January, the average day length in Oak Lea is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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 Oak Lea, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average temperature in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average pressure in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"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
Oak Lea, MD

Average wind speed in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average humidity in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average rainfall in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average snowfall in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Oak Lea, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oak Lea, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average UV index in January - Oak Lea, 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
Oak Lea, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Oak Lea, 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 29).

Average visibility in January
Oak Lea, MD

Average visibility in January - Oak Lea, 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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