January weather forecastFarmington, ME
January
Weather in January
The onset of the year is accompanied by frigid temperatures in Farmington, Maine, with records indicating chilly lows of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and bitter highs reaching only up to 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Icy conditions and heavy snowfall dominate, leaving the area blanketed in a winter wonderland. Daylight hours are fewer, casting a colder hue over the cityscapes. While this may not be the ideal weather for outdoor activities, it does present a beautiful, wintry spectacle.Temperature
Farmington's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and lows of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
In Farmington, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.Rainfall
In Farmington, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Farmington, in January, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.5" (216mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 46.54" (1182mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Farmington, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Farmington, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 24.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.6°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 (10.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Farmington, 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
Farmington, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph
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
Farmington, 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 (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Farmington, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in January
Farmington, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Farmington, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 8.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Farmington, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Farmington, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Farmington, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Farmington, ME
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Farmington, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in January
Farmington, 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).
