January weather forecast
Shirley Heights, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shirley Heights, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Shirley Heights witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Shirley Heights is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Shirley Heights, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Shirley Heights, in January, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

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 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shirley Heights, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Shirley Heights. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shirley Heights, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shirley Heights have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shirley Heights have in January?

In Shirley Heights, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average temperature in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average pressure in January - Shirley Heights, 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
Shirley Heights, MD

Average wind speed in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average humidity in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average rainfall in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average snowfall in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Shirley Heights, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shirley 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Shirley Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average UV index in January - Shirley 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Shirley Heights, 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 29).

Average visibility in January
Shirley Heights, MD

Average visibility in January - Shirley 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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