Frederick weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Frederick in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Frederick usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Frederick in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Frederick. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Frederick climate page with graphs.

 

Frederick, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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