January weather forecast
Palmyra, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Palmyra, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmyra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Palmyra. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Palmyra, Maine, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palmyra are 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 11.8°F (-11.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Palmyra, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Palmyra, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Palmyra, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Palmyra, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmyra have in January?

In Palmyra, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Palmyra, ME

Average temperature in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Palmyra, ME

Average pressure in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Palmyra, ME

Average wind speed in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Palmyra, ME

Average humidity in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Palmyra, ME

Average rainfall in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Palmyra, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Palmyra, ME

Average snowfall in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Palmyra, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Palmyra, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Palmyra, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Palmyra, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Palmyra, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Palmyra, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

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

Average visibility in January
Palmyra, ME

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

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

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