Potomac Weather in January

What's the weather like in Potomac (Maryland) in January 2024?

The climate in Potomac during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Potomac and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

Potomac weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.6°C 40.2°F
Nightly temperature -5.4°C 22.4°F
Average temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Potomac with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Potomac

Potomac average temperature in January

January rainfall

Potomac average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Potomac average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Potomac in January 2024.