January weather forecast
Lincoln, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lincoln, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Lincoln, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lincoln, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Lincoln, 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lincoln, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lincoln, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lincoln have in January?

In Lincoln, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months 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 intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°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 (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lincoln, ME

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Lincoln, ME

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Lincoln, ME

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, ME

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, July and September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, ME

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lincoln, ME

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Lincoln, ME

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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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