January weather forecast
Mars Hill, ME

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Weather in January

The month of January in Mars Hill, Maine, USA, presents unforgiving winter conditions marked by freezing temperatures and significant snowfall. It observes a drastic temperature variation between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) as the highest and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) as the lowest. The overcast skies and abundant snow create picturesque, though severe landscapes, urging residents to embrace the warmth of their homes. Comparatively, the humidity is considerably high, and the winds may occasionally introduce a chill factor. Transitioning into the next month sees only a slight alleviation in the prevailing frosty conditions.

Temperature

Mars Hill reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at the peak and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mars Hill, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Mars Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mars Hill, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.6h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Mars Hill, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Mars Hill, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Mars Hill, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mars Hill, in January, snow falls for 18.9 days, with typically accumulated 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Mars Hill, the average day length in January is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mars Hill have in January?

In Mars Hill, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Mars Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average temperature in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mars Hill, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average wind speed in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average humidity in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average rainfall in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average snowfall in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mars Hill, ME

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average UV index in January - Mars Hill, 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
Mars Hill, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Mars Hill, ME

Average visibility in January - Mars Hill, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

Mars Hill, Maine, USA

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