January weather forecast
Acton, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Acton, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

Acton experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a minimum of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Acton, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Acton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Acton, in January, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.52" (191mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of January, in Acton, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Acton, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Acton, is 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Acton have in January?

In Acton, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Acton have in January?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Acton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Acton, ME

Average temperature in January - Acton, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Acton, ME

Average pressure in January - Acton, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Acton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Acton, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Acton, ME

Average humidity in January - Acton, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Acton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Acton, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Acton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Acton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Acton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Acton, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Acton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Acton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Acton, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Acton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Acton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Acton, ME

Average UV index in January - Acton, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Acton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Acton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Acton, ME

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

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

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