January weather forecast
Loon Lake, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Loon Lake, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the peak and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Loon Lake, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Loon Lake, Maine. In January, it is snowing for 19.8 days. Throughout January, 11.06" (281mm) of snow is accumulated. In Loon Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.9 days and aggregates up to 73.23" (1860mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Loon Lake is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and as low as 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Loon Lake, the average high-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Loon Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Loon Lake, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Loon Lake, in January, snow falls for 19.8 days, with typically accumulated 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Loon Lake have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Loon Lake is 2.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average temperature in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average pressure in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average wind speed in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average humidity in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average rainfall in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and July (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average snowfall in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 11.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Loon Lake, 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: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average UV index in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Loon Lake, ME

Average visibility in January - Loon Lake, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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