January weather forecast
Canaan, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Canaan, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and min 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

Canaan experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak 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 Canaan, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January stands out as Canaan's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Canaan, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Canaan, Maine, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Canaan, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Canaan, ME

Average temperature in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average pressure in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average wind speed in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average humidity in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canaan, 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 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
Canaan, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average UV index in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average visibility in January - Canaan, 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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