January weather forecast
Caratunk, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Caratunk, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.6°F (-13°C) and an average high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Caratunk, in January, during 19.3 snowfall days, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Caratunk, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.5 days and aggregates up to 72.09" (1831mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Caratunk, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Caratunk, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Caratunk, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature in Caratunk during January is 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Caratunk, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Caratunk, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Caratunk, during January, snow falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Caratunk have in January?

In Caratunk, the average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Caratunk, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Caratunk have in January?

In Caratunk, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Caratunk, ME

Average temperature in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Caratunk, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Caratunk, ME

Average wind speed in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Caratunk, ME

Average humidity in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Caratunk, ME

Average rainfall in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Caratunk, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Caratunk, ME

Average snowfall in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Caratunk, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Caratunk, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Caratunk, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Caratunk, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Caratunk, ME

Average visibility in January - Caratunk, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).

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