January weather forecast
Orient, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Orient, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9°F (-12.8°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

In Orient, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In Orient, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Orient, Maine, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Orient, the average sunshine in January is 3.6h.

UV index

In Orient, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Orient notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Orient, in January, the average high-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Orient, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Orient, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Orient, ME

Average temperature in January - Orient, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Orient, ME

Average wind speed in January - Orient, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Orient, ME

Average humidity in January - Orient, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Orient, ME

Average rainfall in January - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Orient, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orient, ME

Average snowfall in January - Orient, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orient, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Orient, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orient, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Orient, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Orient, ME

Average UV index in January - Orient, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Orient, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Orient, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Orient, ME

Average visibility in January - Orient, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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