January weather forecast
Wheaton, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Wheaton, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is Wheaton's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Wheaton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Wheaton reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 39°F (3.9°C) at the peak and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at the lowest.

Is January cold?

During January, Wheaton experiences an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Wheaton, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wheaton, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wheaton have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 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 Wheaton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, 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?

In Wheaton, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wheaton, MD

Average temperature in January - Wheaton, 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: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Wheaton, MD

Average pressure in January - Wheaton, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wheaton, MD

Average wind speed in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Wheaton, MD

Average humidity in January - Wheaton, 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
Wheaton, MD

Average rainfall in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Wheaton, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wheaton, MD

Average snowfall in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wheaton, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Wheaton, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wheaton, 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
Wheaton, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Wheaton, MD

Average UV index in January - Wheaton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Wheaton, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Wheaton, MD

Average visibility in January - Wheaton, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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