January weather - Winter 2025 - Pocomoke City, MD

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The white stone bridge and a white house over a river in Pocomoke City, Maryland

Weather in January

Pocomoke City opens the year with January, which is a showcase of true winter weather, characterized by regular rainfall and persistent cold. Snow is a possibility, with an average of 0.28" (7mm) falling throughout around two days of the month. The start of the year is also marked by shorter daylight hours, making the nights significantly longer. University of Maryland’s Senior Research Scientist Eric Smalley noted that the city's average wind speed also peaks in January. Despite the cold, Pocomoke City has a charm in January with frost-sparkled fields and clear, stargazing nights, benefits of the lower temperatures.

Temperature

January stands out as Pocomoke City's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and May Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Pocomoke City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pocomoke City, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January 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 average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 43.2°F (6.2°C) and lows at 32.2°F (0.1°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Pocomoke City, records 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Pocomoke City is 74%.

What is the driest month in Pocomoke City?

January and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Pocomoke City, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pocomoke City, in January, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocomoke City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

48.6°F 9.2°C

43.2°F 6.2°C

45.9°F 7.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph 17.1km/h

11.5mph 18.5km/h

11.4mph 18.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.7

19.8

16.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average high temperature in January: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and May (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Pocomoke City, 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 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Pocomoke City, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Pocomoke City, MD

Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Pocomoke City, 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).

January weather forecast
Pocomoke City, MD

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