January weather forecastLee, ME

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lee, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and lows of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lee, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lee, is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

In Lee, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

In January, in Lee, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Lee, the average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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

In Lee, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lee, ME

  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lee, ME

  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lee, ME

  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Lee, ME

  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Lee, ME

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, July and September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Lee, ME

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lee, ME

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lee, ME

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lee, ME

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lee, 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
Lee, ME

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Lee, ME

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).