January weather forecast
Thomaston, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Thomaston, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thomaston, Maine, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thomaston, Maine, are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Thomaston. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Thomaston, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: Beware of 41.2°F (5.1°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Thomaston, Maine, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Thomaston, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thomaston. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Thomaston?

Temperature readings in Thomaston reach their annual highs in January, averaging 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a minimum average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in Thomaston in January?

In Thomaston, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Thomaston?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Thomaston in January?

In Thomaston, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Thomaston?

The month with the most snowfall in Thomaston, Maine, is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Thomaston in January?

In Thomaston, Maine, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in January in Thomaston?

In Thomaston, Maine, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Thomaston have in January?

The average day length in January in Thomaston is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Thomaston?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thomaston, Maine, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Thomaston?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Thomaston, Maine, is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Thomaston?

In Thomaston, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Thomaston, ME

Average temperature in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Thomaston, ME

Average pressure in January - Thomaston, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Thomaston, ME

Average wind speed in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Thomaston, ME

Average humidity in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Thomaston, ME

Average rainfall in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Thomaston, ME

Average snowfall in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Thomaston, ME

Average sea temperature in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thomaston, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Thomaston, ME

Average UV index in January - Thomaston, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Thomaston, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Thomaston, ME

Average visibility in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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