January weather forecast
Birch Harbor, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Birch Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

Birch Harbor's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In Birch Harbor, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, in Birch Harbor, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Birch Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Birch Harbor, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Birch Harbor is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, in Birch Harbor, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Birch Harbor, Maine, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Birch Harbor?

January stands out as Birch Harbor's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is January in Birch Harbor?

The high-temperature, in January, in Birch Harbor, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Birch Harbor?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in Birch Harbor in January?

In Birch Harbor, Maine, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Birch Harbor in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in January?

In Birch Harbor, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Birch Harbor?

On the first day of January in Birch Harbor, Maine, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Birch Harbor?

In Birch Harbor, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Birch Harbor?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Birch Harbor.

What is the UV index reading in January in Birch Harbor?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Birch Harbor is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average temperature in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average pressure in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average humidity in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Birch Harbor, 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 3min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average UV index in January - Birch Harbor, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Birch Harbor, ME

Average visibility in January - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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