January weather forecast
Fort Fairfield, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.3°F (-15.4°C) and max 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

Fort Fairfield experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Humidity

In Fort Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In January, in Fort Fairfield, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is Fort Fairfield's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 19.4°F (-7°C) and lows of 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 19.4°F (-7°C) and the low-temperature is 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fort Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fort Fairfield, in January, during 20.4 snowfall days, 15.91" (404mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Fairfield have in January?

In Fort Fairfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Fort Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average temperature in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Fort Fairfield, ME

Average visibility in January - Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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