January weather forecast
Dexter, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Dexter, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Dexter, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dexter, during January, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dexter, the average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dexter during January are 24.8°F (-4°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dexter, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Dexter?

In Dexter, during January, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dexter have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Dexter, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dexter, ME

Average temperature in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Dexter, ME

Average pressure in January - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average wind speed in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Dexter, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, June and October (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dexter, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dexter, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Dexter, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Dexter, ME

Average UV index in January - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Dexter, ME

Average visibility in January - Dexter, 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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