January weather forecast
Blue Hill, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Blue Hill, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Blue Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Blue Hill, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Blue Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 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:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Blue Hill notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Blue Hill, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Blue Hill?

In Blue Hill, Maine, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Blue Hill have in January?

The average day length in January in Blue Hill is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Blue Hill, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Blue Hill?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average temperature in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average pressure in January - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average wind speed in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average humidity in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average rainfall in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average snowfall in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Blue Hill, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average UV index in January - Blue Hill, 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
Blue Hill, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Blue Hill, ME

Average visibility in January - Blue Hill, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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