January weather forecast
Houlton, ME

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Weather in January

Navigating the first month of the year, January, the weather in Houlton, Maine, stands cold and harsh. The temperature swings from highs of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) descending into lows down to 7.7°F (-13.5°C). As a relief from the chill, snow blankets the ground, intensifying the beautiful winter scenery. Humidity is relatively high, and snowfall is prevalent, making this an ideal time for winter sports enthusiasts. With daylight hours being the briefest, one expects to spend utmost evenings indoors.

Temperature

In Houlton, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at the peak and 7.7°F (-13.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Houlton, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 13.07" (332mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Houlton, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is it in Houlton in January?

The high-temperature during January is 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Houlton, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 13.07" (332mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 18.1 days. Throughout January, 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Houlton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Houlton.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Houlton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. 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
Houlton, ME

Average temperature in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Houlton, ME

Average pressure in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Houlton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Houlton, ME

Average humidity in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Houlton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Houlton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Houlton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 13.07"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Houlton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Houlton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Houlton, ME

Average UV index in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Houlton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Houlton, ME

Average visibility in January - Houlton, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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