January weather forecast
Basin Mills, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Basin Mills, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Basin Mills experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Basin Mills, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Basin Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Basin Mills, records 26.6°F (-3°C), while the low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Basin Mills, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Basin Mills, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Basin Mills, during January, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basin Mills have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Basin Mills have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Basin Mills?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average temperature in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average pressure in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"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
Basin Mills, ME

Average wind speed in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average humidity in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Basin Mills, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average UV index in January - Basin Mills, 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
Basin Mills, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Basin Mills, ME

Average visibility in January - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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