January weather forecast
Old Town, ME

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Weather in January

January is the coldest month in Old Town, Maine, with an average low temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C). The city is immersed in a wintry atmosphere, typically covered in a blanket of snow. The month peaks in snowfall with an average of 8.43" (214mm). Despite the chilly conditions, the local population bundles up and continues their daily routine. Ice fishing, winter hiking, and skiing are common activities during this period.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Old Town, exhibiting average temperatures of 26.6°F (-3°C) at the peak and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Old Town is 84%.

Rainfall

In Old Town, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Old Town, Maine, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Old Town, Maine, is January, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Old Town, Maine, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Old Town, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Old Town, Maine, is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Old Town are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Old Town?

January proves to be the coldest month in Old Town, Maine, recording an average maximum temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a minimum temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is it in Old Town in January?

In Old Town, 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Old Town?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Old Town?

In Old Town, in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Old Town?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Old Town. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Old Town?

In January, in Old Town, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout January, 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Old Town have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Old Town?

On the first day of January in Old Town, Maine, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Old Town?

In Old Town, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Old Town?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Old Town.

What is the UV index reading in January in Old Town?

In Old Town, Maine, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Old Town, ME

Average temperature in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Old Town, ME

Average pressure in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"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).

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Average wind speed in January
Old Town, ME

Average wind speed in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Old Town, ME

Average humidity in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in January
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 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
Old Town, ME

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Old Town, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Old Town, ME

Average UV index in January - Old Town, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Old Town, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in January
Old Town, ME

Average visibility in January - Old Town, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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