January weather forecastMillinocket, ME

January

Weather in January

Entering the new year, January brings consistently chilly conditions to Millinocket, Maine, redolent of a typical winter landscape. Known for marking the coldest average low temperature, January registers only 9.7°F (-12.4°C) on mercury. The month witnesses equally cold days with fluctuating temperatures. Icicles become a familiar sight as snowfall is a frequent occurrence, making the city a winter wonderland. Amidst this, January's calm weather is occasionally punctuated by gusty winds, adding to its cold touch.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Millinocket, Maine, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Millinocket, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Millinocket, during January, snow falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 snowfall days, and 45.63" (1159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Millinocket, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

The average relative humidity in January in Millinocket is 88%.

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Millinocket, during January, snow falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

In Millinocket, the average day length in January is 9h and 10min.

On the first day of January in Millinocket, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average high temperature in January: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Millinocket, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average snowfall in January: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Millinocket, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Millinocket, ME

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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