January weather forecast
Shannon Forest, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Shannon Forest, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows at 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In Shannon Forest, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Shannon Forest is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shannon Forest, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Shannon Forest is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shannon Forest. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
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's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is it in Shannon Forest in January?

During January, Shannon Forest experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Shannon Forest, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shannon Forest, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Shannon Forest is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average temperature in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°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 (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average pressure in January - Shannon Forest, 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
Shannon Forest, MD

Average wind speed in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average humidity in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average rainfall in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average snowfall in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Shannon Forest, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shannon Forest, 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 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average UV index in January - Shannon Forest, 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
Shannon Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Shannon Forest, MD

Average visibility in January - Shannon Forest, 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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