January weather forecast
Fort Fairfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fort Fairfield, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Temperature

In Fort Fairfield, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Fort Fairfield is 92%.

Rainfall

In January, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fort Fairfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Fairfield, Maine, the average sunshine in January is 2.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Fairfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Fort Fairfield?

January, having an average high-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.3°F (-15.4°C), is the coldest month in Fort Fairfield, Maine.

How cold is it in Fort Fairfield in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Fairfield, Maine, are 19.4°F (-7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Fairfield?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fort Fairfield is 92%.

How much does it rain in Fort Fairfield in January?

In Fort Fairfield, Maine, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Fort Fairfield?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Fort Fairfield in January?

In Fort Fairfield, in January, during 20.4 snowfall days, 15.91" (404mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Fairfield have in January?

In January, the average day length in Fort Fairfield is 9h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Fairfield?

On the first day of January in Fort Fairfield, Maine, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Fairfield have in January?

In Fort Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Fairfield?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Fairfield, Maine.

How high is the UV index in January in Fort Fairfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fort Fairfield, Maine, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average temperature in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 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
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average visibility in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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