January weather forecast
Athens, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Athens, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and min 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

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

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Athens, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Athens, 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 Athens, Maine, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.5" (216mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Athens is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Athens, 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Athens?

Athens's January weather, marked by 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 in the year.

How cold is it in Athens in January?

The high-temperature during January is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Athens?

In January, the average relative humidity in Athens is 85%.

How much does it rain in Athens in January?

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Athens?

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

What is the average length of the day in January in Athens?

The average day length in January in Athens, Maine, is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Athens?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Athens?

In Athens, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Athens?

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 reading in January in Athens?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Athens, Maine, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Athens, ME

Average temperature in January - Athens, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Athens, ME

Average pressure in January - Athens, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Athens, ME

Average wind speed in January - Athens, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Athens, ME

Average humidity in January - Athens, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Athens, ME

Average rainfall in January - Athens, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Athens, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Athens, ME

Average snowfall in January - Athens, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Athens, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 48min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Athens, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Athens, ME

Average UV index in January - Athens, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Athens, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Athens, ME

Average visibility in January - Athens, 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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