January weather forecast
The Forks, ME

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Weather in January

In The Forks, January is marked by long hours of darkness, crisp winds and an overwhelming blanket of snow white. The month is particularly tough on visibility, hindered by heavy snowfall and an increased average humidity of 88%. Comparatively colder than other months, the mercury plunges to an average low of 8.6°F (-13°C), while climbing only to an average high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). This frigid winter month is defined by the highest average snowfall recorded as 12.01" (305mm). The Maine cold is biting, thriving in the chilly embrace of The Forks in January.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and an average low temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In The Forks, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In The Forks, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in The Forks, Maine, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In The Forks, in January, snow falls for 19.3 days, with typically accumulated 12.01" (305mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 94.5 snowfall days, and 72.09" (1831mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of January in The Forks, Maine, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in The Forks is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in The Forks?

The Forks experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

How cold is January in The Forks?

The high-temperature, in January, in The Forks, is 21.9°F (-5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the average humidity in January in The Forks?

The average relative humidity in January in The Forks, Maine, is 88%.

How much does it rain in The Forks in January?

In The Forks, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in The Forks in January?

In January, in The Forks, Maine, it is snowing for 19.3 days. Throughout January, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does The Forks have in January?

In The Forks, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in The Forks?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in The Forks, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in The Forks?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

How high is the UV index in January in The Forks?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index 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
The Forks, ME

Average temperature in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in January
The Forks, ME

Average pressure in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
The Forks, ME

Average wind speed in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
The Forks, ME

Average humidity in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
The Forks, ME

Average rainfall in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
The Forks, ME

Average rainfall days in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
The Forks, ME

Average snowfall in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
The Forks, ME

Average snowfall days in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
The Forks, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - The Forks, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
The Forks, ME

Average sunshine days in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
The Forks, ME

Average UV index in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
The Forks, ME

Average cloud cover in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
The Forks, ME

Average visibility in January - The Forks, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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