January weather forecast
West Elkridge, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in West Elkridge, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

West Elkridge's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In West Elkridge, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in West Elkridge. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Elkridge, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Is January cold?

In January, in West Elkridge, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Elkridge, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Elkridge, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Elkridge, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In West Elkridge, 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 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Elkridge?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Elkridge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average temperature in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average pressure in January - West Elkridge, 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
West Elkridge, MD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average humidity in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

Average rainfall in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average rainfall in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average rainfall days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average snowfall in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average snowfall days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Elkridge, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average sunshine days in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average UV index in January - West Elkridge, 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
West Elkridge, MD

Average cloud cover in January - West Elkridge, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
West Elkridge, MD

Average visibility in January - West Elkridge, 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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