January weather forecast
Waldoboro, ME

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Weather in January

Stepping into the new year, the city graces an ambiance of winter, with hushed hum of cold winds and a thick blanket of snow. Waldoboro finds itself deep in the throes of winter, with weather comparatively colder than the approaching month of February. January bears the dominance of winter as the mercury drops down to its absolute low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) while the snowfall reaches its second-highest value throughout the year at 4.37" (111mm). As the snowflakes graciously descend, daylight slowly retreats, leaving room for the celebration of the quiet, chill nights. The overall weather scenario, cocooned in the chills of January, sets a crisp, frosty tableau, seamlessly weaved into the Waldoboro canvas.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Waldoboro, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Waldoboro, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Waldoboro, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Waldoboro, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Waldoboro. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Waldoboro, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Waldoboro?

The average sunshine duration in January in Waldoboro, Maine, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Waldoboro is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Waldoboro, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average pressure in January - Waldoboro, 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
Waldoboro, ME

Average wind speed in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Waldoboro, ME

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average rainfall in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average snowfall in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waldoboro, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average UV index in January - Waldoboro, 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
Waldoboro, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Waldoboro, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Waldoboro, ME

Average visibility in January - Waldoboro, 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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