January weather forecast
Brighton, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Brighton, 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

In Brighton, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and reaching a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In January, in Brighton, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Brighton 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. In Brighton, 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 is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Brighton, sunrise is at 7:17 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Brighton, Maine, is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Brighton are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Brighton?

January is Brighton's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and lows of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is January in Brighton?

The high-temperature in Brighton 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 Brighton?

The average relative humidity in January in Brighton is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Brighton?

In Brighton, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Brighton in January?

In Brighton, in January, during 13.5 snowfall days, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Brighton is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Brighton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, Maine, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Brighton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Brighton?

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

Average temperature in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average pressure in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average humidity in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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
Brighton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average UV index in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average visibility in January - Brighton, 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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