January weather forecast
Minot, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Minot, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

Minot, Maine, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 27°F (-2.8°C) at the peak and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Minot, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Minot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Minot. In Minot, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Minot, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 18.31" (465mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Minot, the average high-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Minot, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Minot, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Minot, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minot have in January?

In Minot, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Minot?

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 Minot, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Minot, ME

Average temperature in January - Minot, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Minot, ME

Average pressure in January - Minot, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Minot, ME

Average wind speed in January - Minot, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Minot, ME

Average humidity in January - Minot, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Minot, ME

Average rainfall in January - Minot, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Minot, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Minot, ME

Average snowfall in January - Minot, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Minot, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minot, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Minot, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Minot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Minot, ME

Average UV index in January - Minot, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Minot, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Minot, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Minot, ME

Average visibility in January - Minot, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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