January weather forecast
Palermo, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Palermo, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January is Palermo's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) and lows of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palermo, Maine, there are 143.5 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Palermo, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) and lows of 12.9°F (-10.6°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Palermo, is 27°F (-2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Palermo?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Palermo?

In January, in Palermo, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Palermo, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Palermo, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palermo have in January?

In Palermo, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°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 (12.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Palermo, ME

Average pressure in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Palermo, ME

Average wind speed in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Palermo, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Palermo, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Palermo, ME

Average UV index in January - Palermo, 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
Palermo, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Palermo, ME

Average visibility in January - Palermo, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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