January weather forecastHampden, ME
January
Weather in January
The year in Hampden, Maine initiates with chilly temperatures, with highs of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), and lows of 13.8°F (-10.1°C). Compared to the final month of the previous year, the weather tends to remain somewhat static, with no major shifts in highs or lows. Daily daylight lasts approximately nine hours. January stands out as the month with the highest frequency of snowfall days, a distinctive trait of Hampden’s climate during this season. Approaching February, there is a slight rise in temperature but the general weather elements stay much the same.Temperature
Hampden's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), is the coldest in the year.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 84%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hampden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hampden are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Hampden, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 26.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Hampden, ME
- Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Hampden, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Hampden, ME
- Average humidity in January: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in January
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hampden, 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 30min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Hampden, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in January
Hampden, ME
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
