January weather forecast
Adams, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Adams, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

Adams records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Adams, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Adams, in January, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Adams, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Adams. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Adams, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

How cold is January?

Adams in January has an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Adams, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Adams, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Adams have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Adams have in January?

In Adams, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Adams, ME

Average temperature in January - Adams, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Adams, ME

Average pressure in January - Adams, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Adams, ME

Average wind speed in January - Adams, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Adams, ME

Average humidity in January - Adams, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Adams, ME

Average rainfall in January - Adams, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Adams, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Adams, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Adams, ME

Average snowfall in January - Adams, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Adams, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Adams, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Adams, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Adams, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Adams, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Adams, ME

Average UV index in January - Adams, 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
Adams, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Adams, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Adams, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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