January weather forecastPlymouth, ME

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

Plymouth records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In Plymouth, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Plymouth, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plymouth, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Plymouth, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Plymouth, the average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

During January, Plymouth experiences an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In January, in Plymouth, Maine, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Plymouth, Maine. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

In Plymouth, Maine, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of January in Plymouth, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

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 42min

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
Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, 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).