January weather forecast
Jay, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Jay, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) respectively, January is Jay's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Jay, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Jay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.5 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jay, in January, during 12 snowfall days, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Jay is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is January?

Jay in January has an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Jay, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Jay, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Jay, in January, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jay have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Jay?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Jay, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index 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
Jay, ME

Average temperature in January - Jay, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Jay, ME

Average pressure in January - Jay, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Jay, ME

Average wind speed in January - Jay, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Jay, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Jay, ME

Average rainfall in January - Jay, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Jay, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Jay, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jay, ME

Average snowfall in January - Jay, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jay, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Jay, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jay, 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 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jay, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Jay, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Jay, ME

Average UV index in January - Jay, 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
Jay, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Jay, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Jay, ME

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

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

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