January weather forecast
Canton, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Canton, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) at the peak and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canton, Maine, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canton, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canton are January through May, October through December. In Canton, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Canton is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Canton?

In Canton, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 25°F (-3.9°C) and reaching a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January in Canton?

In Canton, 25°F (-3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Canton?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Canton?

In Canton, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canton in January?

In January, in Canton, Maine, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout January, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in January?

The average day length in January in Canton is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Canton?

On the first day of January in Canton, Maine, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Canton?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Canton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Canton, ME

Average temperature in January - Canton, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°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 (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Canton, ME

Average pressure in January - Canton, 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
Canton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Canton, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Canton, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Canton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Canton, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in January
Canton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Canton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Canton, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Canton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.7 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
Canton, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canton, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Canton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Canton, ME

Average UV index in January - Canton, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Canton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Canton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in January
Canton, ME

Average visibility in January - Canton, 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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