January weather forecast
Falmouth, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Falmouth, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Falmouth's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Falmouth, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Falmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Falmouth, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Falmouth, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Falmouth, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Falmouth, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Falmouth, Maine, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Falmouth, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Falmouth is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Falmouth?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Falmouth, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Falmouth, ME

Average temperature in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Falmouth, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Falmouth, ME

Average wind speed in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Falmouth, ME

Average humidity in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Falmouth, ME

Average rainfall in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Falmouth, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Falmouth, ME

Average snowfall in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Falmouth, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Falmouth, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Falmouth, ME

Average UV index in January - Falmouth, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Falmouth, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Falmouth, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Falmouth, ME

Average visibility in January - Falmouth, 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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