January weather forecast
Union, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Union, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Union, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Union, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Union, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) 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 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, in Union, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Union is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Union. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Union?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 29.8°F (-1.2°C) at the peak and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) at the low.

How cold is January in Union?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Union, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Union?

In Union, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in Union in January?

In Union, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Union?

The month with the most snowfall in Union is January, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Union in January?

In Union, in January, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Union have in January?

In Union, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Union?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Union?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Union?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Union?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Union, ME

Average temperature in January - Union, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Union, ME

Average pressure in January - Union, 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
Union, ME

Average wind speed in January - Union, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Union, ME

Average humidity in January - Union, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Union, ME

Average rainfall in January - Union, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Union, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Union, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Union, ME

Average snowfall in January - Union, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Union, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Union, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Union, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Union, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Union, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Union, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Union, ME

Average UV index in January - Union, 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
Union, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Union, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

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
Union, ME

Average visibility in January - Union, 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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