January weather forecast
Bowdoinham, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Bowdoinham, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Bowdoinham's January weather reaches an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bowdoinham, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bowdoinham are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January stands out as Bowdoinham's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures in Bowdoinham vary between a high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bowdoinham, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Bowdoinham?

In Bowdoinham, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bowdoinham, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bowdoinham have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bowdoinham?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowdoinham have in January?

In Bowdoinham, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Bowdoinham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average temperature in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average pressure in January - Bowdoinham, 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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average wind speed in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average humidity in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average UV index in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Bowdoinham, ME

Average visibility in January - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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