January weather forecast
Prairie, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prairie, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Temperature

In Prairie, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

In Prairie, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Prairie, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie. In Prairie, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow. In Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.9 days and aggregates up to 37.6" (955mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of January in Prairie, Maine, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Prairie is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Prairie?

In Prairie, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the peak and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Prairie in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Prairie are 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Prairie?

In January, the average relative humidity in Prairie, Maine, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Prairie in January?

In Prairie, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Prairie?

In January, in Prairie, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout January, 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie have in January?

In Prairie, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Prairie?

On the first day of January in Prairie, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Prairie?

In Prairie, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Prairie?

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

Average temperature in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Prairie, ME

Average pressure in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Prairie, ME

Average wind speed in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Prairie, ME

Average humidity in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Prairie, ME

Average rainfall in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Prairie, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Prairie, ME

Average snowfall in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Prairie, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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
Prairie, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Prairie, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Prairie, ME

Average UV index in January - Prairie, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Prairie, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Prairie, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in January
Prairie, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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