January weather forecast
Athens, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Athens, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

In Athens, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Athens, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athens, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures in Athens, Maine, vary between a high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Athens is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Athens, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Athens, during January, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Athens, ME

Average temperature in January - Athens, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, ME

Average pressure in January - Athens, 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
Athens, ME

Average wind speed in January - Athens, 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 (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, ME

Average rainfall in January - Athens, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, ME

Average snowfall in January - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 48min).

  • 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, ME

Average UV index in January - Athens, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Athens, ME

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

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

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