January weather forecast
Frankfort, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Frankfort, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

Frankfort notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In Frankfort, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, recording an average high temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is Frankfort's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Frankfort are 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Frankfort, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Frankfort, in January, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Frankfort, Maine, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frankfort have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Frankfort is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frankfort.

How high is the UV index in January in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, 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 temperature in January
Frankfort, ME

Average temperature in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Frankfort, ME

Average pressure in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Frankfort, ME

Average wind speed in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Frankfort, ME

Average humidity in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Frankfort, ME

Average rainfall in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Frankfort, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Frankfort, ME

Average snowfall in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Frankfort, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Frankfort, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Frankfort, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Frankfort, ME

Average UV index in January - Frankfort, 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
Frankfort, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Frankfort, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Frankfort, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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