Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, with its average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sanford, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sanford, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Sanford, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Sanford, ME
- Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Sanford, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Sanford, ME
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sanford, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Sanford, ME
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Sanford, 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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