January weather forecast
Oxford, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Oxford, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Oxford is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.7 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Oxford is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 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 in Oxford is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is January?

In Oxford, 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.8°F (-11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout January, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 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 long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is 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 Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oxford, ME

Average temperature in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, ME

Average pressure in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Oxford, ME

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, ME

Average humidity in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, ME

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, 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 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, ME

Average UV index in January - Oxford, 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
Oxford, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Oxford, ME

Average visibility in January - Oxford, 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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