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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Baltimore in January

In an average January, Baltimore sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high40°F
Typical high range29°F to 50°F
Average low29°F
Typical low range17°F to 40°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 65°F 2002-01-30
Lowest 8°F 1994-01-19

Low

Highest 58°F 2007-01-06
Lowest -6°F 1994-01-19

Feels-like

Highest 58°F 2007-01-06
Lowest -30°F 1982-01-17

Humidity

Highest 11.9 g/m³ 1998-01-08
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1985-01-21

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2010-01-25
Lowest 4 mph 2018-01-16

Gust

Highest 73 mph 2024-01-10
Lowest 8 mph 2021-01-05

Precip

Wettest 7.26 in 1996
Driest 0.74 in 1981

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