January weather forecast
Auburn, ME

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Weather in January

January in Auburn, Maine, is a winter month characterized by its cold temperatures and moderate humidity. Weather conditions may encourage indoor activities due to the presence of snow, with the number of days with snowfall peaking at 8.7 days, along with an average snowfall of 4.13" (105mm). The sunshine hours are limited, turning the landscape into a winter wonderland. Gusts of wind, reaching an average speed of 12.6mph (20.3km/h), can add to the chill factor.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Auburn, with an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Auburn, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Auburn is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Auburn?

January, with its high-temperature average of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 13.3°F (-10.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Auburn in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Auburn, is 27°F (-2.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Auburn?

In Auburn, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Auburn?

In Auburn, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Auburn?

In Auburn, Maine, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Auburn have in January?

The average day length in January in Auburn is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Auburn?

On the first day of January in Auburn, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Auburn?

In Auburn, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Auburn?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Auburn.

How high is the UV index in January in Auburn?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Auburn, Maine, 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 temperature in January
Auburn, ME

Average temperature in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Auburn, ME

Average pressure in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Auburn, ME

Average wind speed in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Auburn, ME

Average humidity in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Auburn, ME

Average rainfall in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Auburn, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Auburn, ME

Average snowfall in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Auburn, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Auburn, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Auburn, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Auburn, ME

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Auburn, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Auburn, ME

Average visibility in January - Auburn, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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