January weather forecastPlaisted, ME
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Plaisted, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 2.8°F (-16.2°C).Temperature
In Plaisted, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 18°F (-7.8°C) and reaching a low of 2.8°F (-16.2°C).Humidity
In Plaisted, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.Rainfall
In January, in Plaisted, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plaisted, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Plaisted are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 14.72" (374mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.On the first day of January in Plaisted, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Plaisted, Maine, the average sunshine in January is 2.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading 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, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 18°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 2.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average humidity in January: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 14.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 20.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in January
Plaisted, ME
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
