January weather forecast
Galena, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Galena, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Galena. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Galena is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Galena, Maryland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, in Galena, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Galena is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Galena. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Galena?

During the coldest month in Galena, January, temperatures average a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Is January cold in Galena?

January temperatures in Galena vary between a high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Galena?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January in Galena?

The average relative humidity in January in Galena is 74%.

What is the driest month in Galena?

The month with the least rainfall in Galena, Maryland, is January, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Galena?

In January, in Galena, Maryland, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Galena?

The month with the most snowfall in Galena is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Galena?

In Galena, Maryland, in January, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in January?

In Galena, Maryland, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Galena?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Galena?

In Galena, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Galena?

January 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 Galena?

In Galena, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Galena, MD

Average temperature in January - Galena, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°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 (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Galena, MD

Average pressure in January - Galena, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Galena, MD

Average wind speed in January - Galena, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Galena, MD

Average humidity in January - Galena, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Galena, MD

Average rainfall in January - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Galena, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Galena, MD

Average snowfall in January - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Galena, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Galena, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galena, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Galena, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Galena, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Galena, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Galena, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Galena, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

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

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Average visibility in January
Galena, MD

Average visibility in January - Galena, 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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