January weather forecast
Steep Falls, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Steep Falls, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Steep Falls's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and lows of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.1 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Steep Falls, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Steep Falls, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Steep Falls experiences an average high-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Steep Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Steep Falls, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Steep Falls?

In Steep Falls, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Steep Falls have in January?

In Steep Falls, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Steep Falls, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Steep Falls have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average temperature in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Steep Falls, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average wind speed in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average humidity in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average rainfall in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average snowfall in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Steep Falls, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average UV index in January - Steep Falls, 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
Steep Falls, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Steep Falls, ME

Average visibility in January - Steep Falls, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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