January weather forecast
West Friendship, MD

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Weather in January

In West Friendship, January is a chilly month with a fair share of snow. Compared to December, the conditions are a tad colder with typical winter temperatures fluctuating from 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to 38.1°F (3.4°C). Active snowfall contributes to the snowy scenery, which tends to persist due to the low temperatures. The increase in the number of snowfall days from the previous month is discernible, and snow remains a dominant feature to anticipate in January. Despite the cold, West Friendship offers a fair bit of winter sunshine, illuminating the snow-covered landscapes.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month in West Friendship.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in West Friendship is January, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Friendship, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in West Friendship is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.1°F (3.4°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the base.

Is it cold during January?

West Friendship in January has an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Friendship, 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 much does it rain in January?

In West Friendship, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In West Friendship, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in West Friendship is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in West Friendship?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 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?

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?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Friendship, MD

Average temperature in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average pressure in January - West Friendship, 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 Friendship, MD

Average wind speed in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average humidity in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average rainfall in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average rainfall days in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average snowfall in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average snowfall days in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average sunshine days in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

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

Average cloud cover in January - West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD

Average visibility in January - West Friendship, 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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