January weather forecast
Thomaston, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Thomaston, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Thomaston, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Thomaston, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thomaston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature in Thomaston is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, in Thomaston, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thomaston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Thomaston, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Thomaston, is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Thomaston, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Thomaston, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Thomaston, during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Thomaston, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Thomaston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Thomaston, ME

Average temperature in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Thomaston, ME

Average pressure in January - Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, ME

Average wind speed in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Thomaston, ME

Average humidity in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Thomaston, ME

Average rainfall in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thomaston, ME

Average snowfall in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Thomaston, ME

Average sea temperature in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thomaston, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thomaston, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thomaston, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Thomaston, ME

Average UV index in January - Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Thomaston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Thomaston, ME

Average visibility in January - Thomaston, 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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