January weather forecastSorrento, ME

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sorrento, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In Sorrento, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, in Sorrento, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sorrento, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Sorrento, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sorrento, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Sorrento's January weather reaches an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), making it the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Sorrento, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Sorrento, Maine, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Sorrento, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

In Sorrento, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"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
Sorrento, ME

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sorrento, 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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sorrento, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sorrento, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Sorrento, ME

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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