January weather forecast
Peaks Island, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Peaks Island, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Peaks Island is 79%.

Rainfall

In Peaks Island, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Peaks Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Peaks Island, Maine. In Peaks Island, in January, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January in Peaks Island, Maine, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Peaks Island, Maine, is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Peaks Island are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Peaks Island?

January stands out as Peaks Island's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is January in Peaks Island?

Peaks Island in January has an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Peaks Island?

In Peaks Island, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Peaks Island?

In Peaks Island, Maine, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Peaks Island in January?

In Peaks Island, in January, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Peaks Island have in January?

In Peaks Island, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Peaks Island?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Peaks Island have in January?

In Peaks Island, Maine, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Peaks Island?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Peaks Island?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Peaks Island is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average temperature in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average pressure in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"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
Peaks Island, ME

Average wind speed in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average humidity in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average rainfall in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average snowfall in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peaks Island, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average UV index in January - Peaks Island, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Peaks Island, ME

Average visibility in January - Peaks Island, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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