January weather forecast
Pittsfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Pittsfield, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Pittsfield's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and lows of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pittsfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Pittsfield, 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.8°F (-11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Pittsfield, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pittsfield, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Pittsfield?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Pittsfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average temperature in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Pittsfield, ME

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

Average wind speed in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average humidity in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Pittsfield, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Pittsfield, ME

Average visibility in January - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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