January weather forecast
Ricketts Ridge, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Ricketts Ridge, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

In Ricketts Ridge, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 24.8°F (-4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January, March, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ricketts Ridge, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Ricketts Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Ricketts Ridge is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Ricketts Ridge experiences an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ricketts Ridge, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ricketts Ridge, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ricketts Ridge have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ricketts Ridge have in January?

In Ricketts Ridge, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with 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 Ricketts Ridge.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Ricketts Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average temperature in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average pressure in January - Ricketts Ridge, 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
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average humidity in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ricketts Ridge, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average UV index in January - Ricketts Ridge, 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
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Ricketts Ridge, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Ricketts Ridge, MD

Average visibility in January - Ricketts Ridge, 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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