January weather forecast
Eliot, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Eliot, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Eliot, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Eliot, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Eliot, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and reaching a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in Eliot in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Eliot?

In Eliot, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Eliot?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Eliot?

In January, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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

Average temperature in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Eliot, ME

Average pressure in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Eliot, ME

Average wind speed in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Eliot, ME

Average humidity in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Eliot, ME

Average rainfall in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Eliot, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Eliot, ME

Average snowfall in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Eliot, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Eliot, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Eliot, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Eliot, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Eliot, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Eliot, ME

Average visibility in January - Eliot, 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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