January weather forecast
Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

Cape Elizabeth's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cape Elizabeth are January through April, October through December. In Cape Elizabeth, during January, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cape Elizabeth, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Cape Elizabeth?

Cape Elizabeth reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at the peak and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Cape Elizabeth?

In Cape Elizabeth, 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Cape Elizabeth, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Cape Elizabeth, during January, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cape Elizabeth have in January?

In Cape Elizabeth, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cape Elizabeth?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cape Elizabeth, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Cape Elizabeth, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average temperature in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average pressure in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average wind speed in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average humidity in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average rainfall in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average snowfall in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cape Elizabeth, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average UV index in January - Cape Elizabeth, 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average visibility in January - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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