January weather forecast
Long Island, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Long Island, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Long Island, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Long Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Long Island, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of January, in Long Island, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Long Island are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year in Long Island is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Long Island, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Long Island, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Long Island, during January, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Long Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Long Island, ME

Average temperature in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Long Island, ME

Average pressure in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"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
Long Island, ME

Average wind speed in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Long Island, ME

Average humidity in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Long Island, ME

Average rainfall in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Long Island, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Long Island, ME

Average snowfall in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Long Island, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Long Island, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Long Island, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Long Island, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Long Island, ME

Average UV index in January - Long Island, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Long Island, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Long Island, ME

Average visibility in January - Long Island, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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