January weather forecast
Saint George, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Saint George, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Saint George reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 31.8°F (-0.1°C) at the peak and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Saint George, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 41.2°F (5.1°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Saint George, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Saint George, in January, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Saint George, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

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 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Saint George, ME

Average temperature in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Saint George, ME

Average pressure in January - Saint George, 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
Saint George, ME

Average wind speed in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Saint George, ME

Average humidity in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Saint George, ME

Average rainfall in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Saint George, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saint George, ME

Average snowfall in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saint George, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Saint George, ME

Average sea temperature in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saint George, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saint George, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saint George, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Saint George, ME

Average UV index in January - Saint George, 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
Saint George, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Saint George, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Saint George, ME

Average visibility in January - Saint George, 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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