January weather forecast
Sweepstakes, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sweepstakes, Maryland, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the peak and 24.8°F (-4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Sweepstakes, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the peak and 24.8°F (-4°C) at the low.

Is it cold during January?

During January, Sweepstakes experiences an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Sweepstakes. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Sweepstakes, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Sweepstakes, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sweepstakes have in January?

In Sweepstakes, 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 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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 intensity in January?

In Sweepstakes, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average temperature in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average pressure in January - Sweepstakes, 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
Sweepstakes, MD

Average wind speed in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average humidity in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average rainfall in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average snowfall in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sweepstakes, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average UV index in January - Sweepstakes, 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
Sweepstakes, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Sweepstakes, MD

Average visibility in January - Sweepstakes, 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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