January weather forecast
New Sweden, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in New Sweden, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in New Sweden is 92%.

Rainfall

In New Sweden, Maine, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in New Sweden is 2.5h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

New Sweden's January weather reaches an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low of 4.3°F (-15.4°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 19.4°F (-7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In New Sweden, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In New Sweden, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In New Sweden, in January, snow falls for 20.4 days, with typically accumulated 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
New Sweden, ME

Average temperature in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in January
New Sweden, ME

Average pressure in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.94"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
New Sweden, ME

Average wind speed in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
New Sweden, ME

Average humidity in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

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

Average rainfall in January
New Sweden, ME

Average rainfall in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
New Sweden, ME

Average rainfall days in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Sweden, ME

Average snowfall in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Sweden, ME

Average snowfall days in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Sweden, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Sweden, ME

Average sunshine days in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
New Sweden, ME

Average UV index in January - New Sweden, 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
New Sweden, ME

Average cloud cover in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
New Sweden, ME

Average visibility in January - New Sweden, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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