January weather forecast
Charleston, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Charleston, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Charleston, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 10.04" (255mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Charleston, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.5 days and aggregates up to 49.96" (1269mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Charleston, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Charleston, is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Charleston, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Charleston, during January, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Charleston have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Charleston have in January?

In Charleston, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Charleston, ME

Average temperature in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Charleston, ME

Average pressure in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Charleston, ME

Average wind speed in January - Charleston, 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 (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Charleston, ME

Average humidity in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Charleston, ME

Average rainfall in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Charleston, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Charleston, ME

Average snowfall in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Charleston, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Charleston, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Charleston, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Charleston, ME

Average UV index in January - Charleston, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Charleston, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Charleston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Charleston, ME

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

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

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