January weather forecast
West Laurel, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in West Laurel, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 39°F (3.9°C) and lows of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Laurel, in January, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Laurel, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Laurel, 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 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Laurel, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In West Laurel, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In West Laurel, in January, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Laurel have in January?

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

What time 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 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Laurel have in January?

In West Laurel, the average sunshine duration in January 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.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
West Laurel, MD

Average temperature in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
West Laurel, MD

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

Average wind speed in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
West Laurel, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
West Laurel, MD

Average rainfall in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
West Laurel, MD

Average rainfall days in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Laurel, MD

Average snowfall in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Laurel, MD

Average snowfall days in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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 Laurel, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Laurel, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Laurel, MD

Average sunshine days in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
West Laurel, MD

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

Average cloud cover in January - West Laurel, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
West Laurel, MD

Average visibility in January - West Laurel, 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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