January weather forecast
Towson, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Towson, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Towson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Towson, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Towson, is 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Towson, Maryland, during January, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

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 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Towson, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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

Average temperature in January - Towson, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Towson, MD

Average pressure in January - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Towson, MD

Average humidity in January - Towson, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Towson, MD

Average rainfall in January - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Towson, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Towson, MD

Average snowfall in January - Towson, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Towson, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Towson, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Towson, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Towson, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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
Towson, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Towson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Towson, MD

Average UV index in January - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Towson, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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
Towson, MD

Average visibility in January - Towson, 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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