January weather forecast
Princeton, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Princeton, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and min 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Princeton is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Princeton, Maine, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Princeton, there are 96.3 rainfall days, and 9.45" (240mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Princeton are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Princeton is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of January, in Princeton, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Princeton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. 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. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Princeton?

In Princeton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Princeton in January?

In January, in Princeton, the average high-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Princeton?

The average relative humidity in January in Princeton, Maine, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Princeton in January?

In Princeton, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Princeton?

The month with the most snowfall in Princeton is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Princeton?

In Princeton, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Princeton?

In January, the average day length in Princeton is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Princeton?

On the first day of January in Princeton, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Princeton?

In Princeton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

How high is the UV index in January in Princeton?

In Princeton, 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 temperature in January
Princeton, ME

Average temperature in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Princeton, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Princeton, ME

Average wind speed in January - Princeton, 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 (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Princeton, ME

Average humidity in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Princeton, ME

Average rainfall in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Princeton, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Princeton, ME

Average snowfall in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Princeton, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Princeton, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Princeton, ME

Average UV index in January - Princeton, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Princeton, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Princeton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Princeton, ME

Average visibility in January - Princeton, 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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