January weather forecast
Riverdale Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Riverdale Heights, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Riverdale Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Riverdale Heights is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Riverdale Heights, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Riverdale Heights, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Riverdale Heights?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Riverdale Heights, in January, during 4.1 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Riverdale Heights, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - Riverdale 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverdale Heights, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Riverdale Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - Riverdale 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Riverdale 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 29).

Average visibility in January
Riverdale Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Riverdale Heights, 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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