January weather forecast
White Plains, MD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in White Plains, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°F (-2°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January in White Plains, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In White Plains, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in White Plains, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the least humid month?

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

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 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In White Plains, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does White Plains have in January?

In White Plains, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does White Plains have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in White Plains is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
White Plains, MD

Average temperature in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°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 (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
White Plains, MD

Average pressure in January - White Plains, 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
White Plains, MD

Average wind speed in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
White Plains, MD

Average humidity in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
White Plains, MD

Average rainfall in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
White Plains, MD

Average rainfall days in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
White Plains, MD

Average snowfall in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
White Plains, MD

Average snowfall days in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
White Plains, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
White Plains, MD

Average sunshine days in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
White Plains, MD

Average UV index in January - White Plains, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
White Plains, MD

Average cloud cover in January - White Plains, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
White Plains, MD

Average visibility in January - White Plains, 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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