January weather forecast
Friendship, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Friendship, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Friendship, in January, the average water temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 41.7°F (5.4°C) even if it's colder than 50°F (10°C); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 55.4°F (13°C) feels chilly.

Daylight

In Friendship, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Friendship?

January stands out as Friendship's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Friendship, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Friendship, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January?

In Friendship, Maine, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.7°F (5.4°C). Swimming in 41.7°F (5.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in Friendship?

In Friendship, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Friendship, ME

Average temperature in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Friendship, ME

Average pressure in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"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
Friendship, ME

Average wind speed in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Friendship, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Friendship, ME

Average sea temperature in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Friendship, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Friendship, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Friendship, ME

Average UV index in January - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Friendship, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Friendship, ME

Average visibility in January - Friendship, 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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