January weather forecastThomaston, ME
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Thomaston, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Temperature
January, marked by an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
In Thomaston, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.Rainfall
In Thomaston, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thomaston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In January, the average ocean temperature in Thomaston is 41.2°F (5.1°C).Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, in Thomaston, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Thomaston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thomaston, ME
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
