January weather forecast
Oak West, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Oak West, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.1°F (3.4°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

In Oak West, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oak West, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 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

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is it in Oak West in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Oak West, is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oak West, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oak West, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak West have 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 in Oak West.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oak West, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Oak West, MD

Average pressure in January - Oak West, 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 West, MD

Average wind speed in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Oak West, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Oak West, MD

Average rainfall in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Oak West, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oak West, MD

Average snowfall in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oak West, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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 West, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oak West, 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
Oak West, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Oak West, MD

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

Average cloud cover in January - Oak West, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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 West, MD

Average visibility in January - Oak West, 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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