January weather forecast
University Park, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in University Park, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In University Park, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Is January cold?

An average high-temperature, in January, in University Park, is 39.9°F (4.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in University Park?

In University Park, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does University Park have in January?

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

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 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In University Park, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 University Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
University Park, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
University Park, MD

Average pressure in January - University Park, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
University Park, MD

Average wind speed in January - University Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
University Park, MD

Average humidity in January - University Park, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
University Park, MD

Average rainfall in January - University Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
University Park, MD

Average rainfall days in January - University Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
University Park, MD

Average snowfall in January - University Park, 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, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
University Park, MD

Average snowfall days in January - University Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
University Park, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - University Park, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
University Park, MD

Average sunshine days in January - University Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
University Park, MD

Average UV index in January - University Park, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
University Park, MD

Average cloud cover in January - University Park, 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
University Park, MD

Average visibility in January - University Park, 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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