January weather forecast
Hampden, ME

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Weather in January

The year in Hampden, Maine initiates with chilly temperatures, with highs of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), and lows of 13.8°F (-10.1°C). Compared to the final month of the previous year, the weather tends to remain somewhat static, with no major shifts in highs or lows. Daily daylight lasts approximately nine hours. January stands out as the month with the highest frequency of snowfall days, a distinctive trait of Hampden’s climate during this season. Approaching February, there is a slight rise in temperature but the general weather elements stay much the same.

Temperature

Hampden's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hampden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hampden are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Hampden, is 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Hampden, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Hampden?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Hampden, Maine, in January, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Hampden?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hampden, ME

Average temperature in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hampden, ME

Average pressure in January - Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME

Average wind speed in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Hampden, ME

Average humidity in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Hampden, ME

Average rainfall in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Hampden, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hampden, ME

Average snowfall in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hampden, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Hampden, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hampden, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hampden, ME

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Hampden, ME

Average UV index in January - Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Hampden, ME

Average visibility in January - Hampden, 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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