January weather forecast
Appleton, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Appleton, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and max 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Appleton. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Appleton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Appleton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Appleton, records 29.8°F (-1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Appleton, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Appleton. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Appleton, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Appleton have in January?

In Appleton, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Appleton, ME

Average temperature in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Appleton, ME

Average pressure in January - Appleton, 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
Appleton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Appleton, ME

Average humidity in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Appleton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Appleton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Appleton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Appleton, ME

Average UV index in January - Appleton, 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
Appleton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Appleton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

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
Appleton, ME

Average visibility in January - Appleton, 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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