January weather forecast
Detroit, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Detroit, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In Detroit, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Detroit, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Detroit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Detroit, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Detroit, the average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Detroit sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Detroit, records 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Detroit, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Detroit have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Detroit?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Detroit, ME

Average temperature in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Detroit, ME

Average pressure in January - Detroit, 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
Detroit, ME

Average wind speed in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Detroit, ME

Average humidity in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Detroit, ME

Average rainfall in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Detroit, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Detroit, ME

Average snowfall in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Detroit, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Detroit, ME

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Detroit, ME

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Detroit, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Detroit, ME

Average visibility in January - Detroit, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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