January weather forecast
Portage, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Portage, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) respectively, January is Portage's coldest month.

Humidity

In Portage, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

Rainfall

In Portage, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) 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 18.9 days and accumulates 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 2.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Portage?

Portage's January weather reaches an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Portage, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Portage, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Portage, during January, snow falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Portage?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Portage, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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
Portage, ME

Average temperature in January - Portage, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Portage, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Portage, ME

Average wind speed in January - Portage, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Portage, ME

Average humidity in January - Portage, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Portage, ME

Average rainfall in January - Portage, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Portage, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Portage, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Portage, ME

Average snowfall in January - Portage, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 15.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Portage, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Portage, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Portage, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Portage, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Portage, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Portage, ME

Average UV index in January - Portage, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Portage, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Portage, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Portage, ME

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

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

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