January weather forecastCanton, ME

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Canton, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

In Canton, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.5 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

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).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Canton, is 25°F (-3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

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

In Canton, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

The average day length in January 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.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

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 48min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).