Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, marked by an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ocean City, Maryland, in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Ocean City, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.1 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).Note: Dipping in 44.2°F (6.8°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it snow in January?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in January?
Average temperature in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average wind speed in January: 13.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall in January: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall in January: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average sea temperature in January: 44.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (41.9°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ocean City, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Ocean City, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Ocean City, MD
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Ocean City, 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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