January weather forecast
Scotland, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Scotland, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Scotland, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What are the least humid months in Scotland?

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Scotland, in January, during 8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Scotland have in January?

In Scotland, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scotland have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Scotland, MD

Average temperature in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Scotland, MD

Average pressure in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scotland, MD

Average wind speed in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Scotland, MD

Average humidity in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Scotland, MD

Average rainfall in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Scotland, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scotland, MD

Average snowfall in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scotland, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scotland, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Scotland, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Scotland, MD

Average UV index in January - Scotland, 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
Scotland, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Scotland, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

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
Scotland, MD

Average visibility in January - Scotland, 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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