January weather forecast
Somerset, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Somerset, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Somerset is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Somerset is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a minimum average of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold does it get in January?

During January, Somerset experiences an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Somerset?

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

What is the driest month in Somerset?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Somerset, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Somerset, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Somerset, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in January?

In Somerset, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month 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 reading in January?

In Somerset, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Somerset, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Somerset, MD

Average pressure in January - Somerset, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Somerset, MD

Average wind speed in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Somerset, MD

Average humidity in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Somerset, MD

Average rainfall in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Somerset, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Somerset, MD

Average snowfall in January - Somerset, 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 and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Somerset, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Somerset, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Somerset, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Somerset, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Somerset, MD

Average UV index in January - Somerset, 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
Somerset, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Somerset, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Somerset, MD

Average visibility in January - Somerset, 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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