January weather forecast
Caribou, ME

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Weather in January

Caribou, Maine opens the year with what is typically the coldest month. Sub-zero nightly lows are expected and a fair amount of snow. On average, January sees the ground covered by nearly 16" (406mm) of snow. The short daylight hours offer a chilly, frosty ambiance. The city hosts its annual Snowflake Festival during this month, fully embracing the winter season.

Temperature

January is the month when Caribou experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In Caribou, Maine, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Caribou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Caribou is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Caribou, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 19.4°F (-7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Caribou, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Caribou, in January, snow falls for 20.4 days, with typically accumulated 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Caribou have in January?

In Caribou, the average day length in January is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Caribou, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Caribou?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Caribou.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Caribou, ME

Average temperature in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Caribou, ME

Average pressure in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Caribou, ME

Average wind speed in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Caribou, ME

Average humidity in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Caribou, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Caribou, ME

Average UV index in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Caribou, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Caribou, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Caribou, ME

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

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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