January weather forecast
Fairfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fairfield, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and min 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Fairfield, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Fairfield is January, when snow falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fairfield, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fairfield, in January, snow falls for 12.1 days, with typically accumulated 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have 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, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fairfield, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfield, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

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 40).

Average visibility in January
Fairfield, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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