January weather forecast
Minot, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Minot, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

In Minot, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Minot, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Minot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minot, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Minot, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 18.31" (465mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Minot, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Minot, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Minot are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Minot?

January is the coldest month in Minot, with an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

How cold is January in Minot?

In Minot, 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Minot?

In January, the average relative humidity in Minot, Maine, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Minot in January?

In Minot, Maine, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Minot in January?

In Minot, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minot have in January?

In Minot, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Minot?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minot have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minot?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Minot?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Minot is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Minot, ME

Average temperature in January - Minot, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Minot, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Minot, ME

Average wind speed in January - Minot, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Minot, ME

Average humidity in January - Minot, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Minot, ME

Average rainfall in January - Minot, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Minot, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Minot, ME

Average snowfall in January - Minot, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Minot, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Minot, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minot, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Minot, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Minot, ME

Average UV index in January - Minot, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
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
Minot, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Minot, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Minot, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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