January weather forecast
Medford, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medford, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Medford, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Medford, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Medford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Medford, Maine, during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.9 days and aggregates up to 37.6" (955mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Medford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Medford's January weather reaches an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in Medford in January?

In January, in Medford, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Medford, in January, during 14.2 snowfall days, 8.03" (204mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Medford, the average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

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 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Medford?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Medford, ME

Average temperature in January - Medford, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°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 (11.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Medford, ME

Average pressure in January - Medford, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"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
Medford, ME

Average wind speed in January - Medford, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Medford, ME

Average humidity in January - Medford, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

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

Average rainfall in January
Medford, ME

Average rainfall in January - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Medford, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medford, ME

Average snowfall in January - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Medford, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medford, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medford, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Medford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Medford, ME

Average UV index in January - Medford, 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
Medford, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Medford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Medford, ME

Average visibility in January - Medford, 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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