January weather forecast
Dixfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Dixfield, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 10°F (-12.2°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low-temperature average of 10°F (-12.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Dixfield, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Dixfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dixfield, in January, during 14.5 snowfall days, 9.41" (239mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dixfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.3 days and aggregates up to 48.15" (1223mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dixfield, Maine, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

How cold is January?

Dixfield in January has an average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dixfield, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dixfield, in January, during 14.5 snowfall days, 9.41" (239mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Dixfield, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dixfield have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dixfield is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dixfield, ME

Average temperature in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°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 (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in January
Dixfield, ME

Average pressure in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dixfield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Dixfield, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Dixfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Dixfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dixfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dixfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dixfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Dixfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Dixfield, ME

Average UV index in January - Dixfield, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Dixfield, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Dixfield, ME

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

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

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