January weather forecast
Potomac Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Potomac Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Potomac Heights notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Potomac Heights is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 41°F (5°C) at the peak and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at the base.

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Potomac Heights, is 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month in Potomac Heights?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Potomac Heights, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Potomac Heights?

In Potomac Heights, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Potomac Heights have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Potomac Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average temperature in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°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 (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Potomac Heights, MD

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

Average wind speed in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Potomac Heights, MD

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Potomac Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Potomac Heights, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Potomac Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Potomac Heights, MD

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

Average cloud cover in January - Potomac Heights, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Potomac Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Potomac Heights, 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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