January weather forecast
Medford, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Medford, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and max 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Medford is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Medford, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Medford, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Medford, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.9 days and aggregates up to 37.6" (955mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Medford 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Medford?

Temperature records in Medford mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and lows at 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

How cold is January in Medford?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Medford?

The average relative humidity in January in Medford is 86%.

How much does it rain in Medford in January?

In Medford, Maine, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Medford in January?

In Medford, Maine, in January, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Medford have in January?

In January, the average day length in Medford is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Medford?

On the first day of January in Medford, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in January?

In Medford, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Medford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Medford is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Medford, ME

Average temperature in January - Medford, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°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 (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Medford, ME

Average pressure in January - Medford, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"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).

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Average wind speed in January
Medford, ME

Average wind speed in January - Medford, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Medford, ME

Average humidity in January - Medford, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Medford, ME

Average rainfall in January - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Medford, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Medford, ME

Average snowfall in January - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Medford, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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
Medford, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medford, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Medford, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Medford, ME

Average UV index in January - Medford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Medford, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Medford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in January
Medford, ME

Average visibility in January - Medford, 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).

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