January weather forecast
Preston, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Preston, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Preston reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 41.2°F (5.1°C) at the peak and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Preston, Maryland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Preston, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Preston. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Preston, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Is it cold during January?

In Preston, in January, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January and September are months with the least rain in Preston when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Preston in January?

In Preston, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Preston is January, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Preston?

In Preston, in January, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Preston?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Preston, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Preston, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is 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 Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Preston, MD

Average temperature in January - Preston, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Preston, MD

Average pressure in January - Preston, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Preston, MD

Average wind speed in January - Preston, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Preston, MD

Average humidity in January - Preston, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Preston, MD

Average rainfall in January - Preston, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Preston, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Preston, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Preston, MD

Average snowfall in January - Preston, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Preston, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Preston, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Preston, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Preston, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Preston, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Preston, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Preston, MD

Average UV index in January - Preston, 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
Preston, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Preston, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Preston, MD

Average visibility in January - Preston, 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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