January weather forecastWinthrop, ME

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Winthrop, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Winthrop, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Winthrop, Maine, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Winthrop, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Winthrop is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Winthrop, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Winthrop, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, recording an average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C), is Winthrop's coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in Winthrop, is 27°F (-2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Winthrop.

In Winthrop, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In January, in Winthrop, Maine, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Winthrop, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Winthrop, Maine, is 9h and 19min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Winthrop is 5.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Winthrop, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average snowfall in January: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Winthrop, 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: 5h and 6min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Winthrop, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Winthrop, ME

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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