January weather forecast
Damariscotta, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Damariscotta, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and lows at 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Damariscotta, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Damariscotta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Damariscotta, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Damariscotta is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Damariscotta, with an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in Damariscotta in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Damariscotta, records 29.8°F (-1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Damariscotta, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Damariscotta, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Damariscotta, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Damariscotta?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Damariscotta, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average temperature in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average pressure in January - Damariscotta, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average wind speed in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average humidity in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Damariscotta, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average UV index in January - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Damariscotta, ME

Average visibility in January - Damariscotta, 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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