January weather forecast
Bristol, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows at 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bristol, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Bristol, Maine, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

How cold is it in Bristol in January?

The high-temperature during January is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Bristol?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bristol, in January, during 6.6 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Bristol?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bristol, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

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 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in January?

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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bristol, ME

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Bristol, ME

Average pressure in January - Bristol, 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
Bristol, ME

Average wind speed in January - Bristol, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Bristol, ME

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

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
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall in January - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall in January - Bristol, 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, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bristol, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bristol, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Bristol, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bristol, ME

Average UV index in January - Bristol, 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
Bristol, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Bristol, ME

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

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

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