January weather forecast
Limestone, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Limestone, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) at the peak and 3.6°F (-15.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Limestone, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In Limestone, in January, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Limestone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Limestone are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21 days and accumulates 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Limestone, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a low of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and the low-temperature is 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Limestone, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Limestone, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21 days and accumulates 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Limestone, during January, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Limestone, ME

Average temperature in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Limestone, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Limestone, ME

Average wind speed in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 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 (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Limestone, ME

Average humidity in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Limestone, ME

Average rainfall in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Limestone, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Limestone, ME

Average snowfall in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Limestone, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Limestone, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Limestone, ME

Average UV index in January - Limestone, 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
Limestone, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Limestone, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Limestone, ME

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

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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