January weather forecast
The Birches, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in The Birches, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In The Birches, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In The Birches, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in The Birches, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January 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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in The Birches. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature during January is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In The Birches, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In The Birches, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / 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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in The Birches?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In The Birches, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
The Birches, MD

Average temperature in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
The Birches, MD

Average pressure in January - The Birches, 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
The Birches, MD

Average wind speed in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
The Birches, MD

Average humidity in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
The Birches, MD

Average rainfall in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
The Birches, MD

Average rainfall days in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

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

Average snowfall in January
The Birches, MD

Average snowfall in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
The Birches, MD

Average snowfall days in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
The Birches, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - The Birches, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
The Birches, MD

Average sunshine days in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
The Birches, MD

Average UV index in January - The Birches, 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
The Birches, MD

Average cloud cover in January - The Birches, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
The Birches, MD

Average visibility in January - The Birches, 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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