January weather forecast
Gorham, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Gorham, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Gorham witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gorham, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gorham, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow. In Gorham, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 26.73" (679mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Gorham experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Gorham, 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gorham, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gorham, in January, during 6.6 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Gorham, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gorham have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gorham, ME

Average temperature in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Gorham, ME

Average pressure in January - Gorham, 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
Gorham, ME

Average wind speed in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Gorham, ME

Average humidity in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gorham, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gorham, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Gorham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Gorham, ME

Average UV index in January - Gorham, 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
Gorham, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Gorham, ME

Average visibility in January - Gorham, 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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