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
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Sunset, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sunset, during January, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Sunset, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into 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. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in January?
Average temperature in January
Sunset, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in January
Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 14.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Sunset, ME
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in January
Sunset, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sunset, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sunset, ME
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sunset, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Sunset, 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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