January weather forecast
South Dover, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in South Dover, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

South Dover's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average low temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In South Dover, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Dover, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 10.04" (255mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Dover, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In South Dover, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in South Dover, is 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In South Dover, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In South Dover, during January, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In South Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
South Dover, ME

Average temperature in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.9°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 (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
South Dover, ME

Average pressure in January - South Dover, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Dover, ME

Average wind speed in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
South Dover, ME

Average humidity in January - South Dover, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in January
South Dover, ME

Average rainfall in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
South Dover, ME

Average rainfall days in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Dover, ME

Average snowfall in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Dover, ME

Average snowfall days in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Dover, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Dover, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Dover, ME

Average sunshine days in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
South Dover, ME

Average UV index in January - South Dover, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
South Dover, ME

Average cloud cover in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
South Dover, ME

Average visibility in January - South Dover, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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