January weather forecast
Gorham, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Gorham, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Gorham's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Gorham, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gorham, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Gorham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Gorham, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Gorham is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gorham, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gorham, Maine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. 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 month is the coldest in Gorham?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

How cold is it in Gorham in January?

January temperatures in Gorham vary between a high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Gorham?

In Gorham, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Gorham?

In Gorham, Maine, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gorham in January?

In Gorham, Maine, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Gorham is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Gorham?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gorham, Maine, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gorham have in January?

In Gorham, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gorham, Maine.

How high is the UV index in January in Gorham?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gorham, ME

Average temperature in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Gorham, ME

Average pressure in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and 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
Gorham, ME

Average wind speed in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Gorham, ME

Average humidity in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in January
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Gorham, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gorham, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gorham, ME

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Gorham, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Gorham, ME

Average visibility in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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