January weather forecast
Rangeley, ME

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Rangeley, Maine, USA features a wintry setting. The area experiences heavy snowfall, with an average of 9.76" (248mm), along with around 22 days of snowfall. Compared to February, there is less daylight but higher humidity. January is the month with the shortest daylight duration in the year, while being among the months with highest relative humidity. Notably, the UV index is at its lowest during this time, an indicator of reduced sun intensity.

Temperature

January stands out as Rangeley's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

In Rangeley, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In Rangeley, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rangeley are January through May, October through December. In Rangeley, in January, during 21.9 snowfall days, 9.76" (248mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 snowfall days, and 50.51" (1283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rangeley, the average sunshine in January is 2.9h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Rangeley records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Rangeley, the average high-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Rangeley, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How much does it rain in Rangeley in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Rangeley?

In Rangeley, in January, during 21.9 snowfall days, 9.76" (248mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rangeley have in January?

In Rangeley, the average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rangeley, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rangeley have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Rangeley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rangeley, ME

Average temperature in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Rangeley, ME

Average pressure in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rangeley, ME

Average wind speed in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Rangeley, ME

Average humidity in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Rangeley, ME

Average rainfall in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, July and August (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Rangeley, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rangeley, ME

Average snowfall in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rangeley, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rangeley, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rangeley, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Rangeley, ME

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rangeley, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Rangeley, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Rangeley, ME

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

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

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