January weather forecast
Harrison, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Harrison, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and max 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In Harrison, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146 rainfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harrison, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 8.98" (228mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harrison, there are 55.1 snowfall days, and 42.52" (1080mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Harrison. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period in Harrison is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Harrison, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Harrison?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Harrison, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Harrison, ME

Average temperature in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Harrison, ME

Average pressure in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"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
Harrison, ME

Average wind speed in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Harrison, ME

Average humidity in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Harrison, ME

Average rainfall in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Harrison, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harrison, ME

Average snowfall in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harrison, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harrison, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harrison, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Harrison, ME

Average UV index in January - Harrison, 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
Harrison, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Harrison, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Harrison, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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