January weather forecast
Canaan, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Canaan, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.8 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canaan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canaan, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, having an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Canaan, is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Canaan?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Canaan, Maine, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Canaan, ME

Average temperature in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Canaan, ME

Average pressure in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Canaan, ME

Average wind speed in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Canaan, ME

Average humidity in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Canaan, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canaan, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Canaan, ME

Average UV index in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Canaan, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Canaan, ME

Average visibility in January - Canaan, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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