January weather forecast
Smithfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Smithfield, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Smithfield, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Smithfield, Maine, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Smithfield, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Smithfield, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Smithfield, Maine, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Smithfield?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

How cold is it in Smithfield in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Smithfield, is 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Smithfield?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Smithfield in January?

In January, in Smithfield, Maine, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Smithfield?

In Smithfield, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Smithfield?

The average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Smithfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Smithfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Smithfield is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Smithfield?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Smithfield?

In Smithfield, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Smithfield, ME

Average temperature in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°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 (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Smithfield, ME

Average pressure in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Smithfield, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Smithfield, ME

Average humidity in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Smithfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Smithfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Smithfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Smithfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Smithfield, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Smithfield, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Smithfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Smithfield, ME

Average UV index in January - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Smithfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

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).

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Average visibility in January
Smithfield, ME

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

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

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