January weather forecast
Wells, ME

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Weather in January

A month where winter's grip is firm, January in Wells is characterized by snowfall and chilly temperatures. Favored by obvious seasonality, Wells faces a significant variation in temperature throughout the day. A feature to note this month is the high value of relative humidity standing at 81%, making the overall weather feel much colder than actual temperatures suggest. Even though days are shorter due to reduced daylight hours, visitors may still capture striking winter landscapes around Wells. January is known for brisk winds, further amplifying the cool, crisp feeling so characteristic of the season.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at the peak and 19.4°F (-7°C) at the low.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Wells, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.9 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wells are January through May, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wells, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Wells, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

How cold is January?

Wells in January has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

What are the most humid months?

January, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Wells?

In Wells, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wells, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Wells. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wells, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wells have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wells, ME

Average temperature in January - Wells, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Wells, ME

Average pressure in January - Wells, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wells, ME

Average wind speed in January - Wells, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Wells, ME

Average humidity in January - Wells, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Wells, ME

Average rainfall in January - Wells, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Wells, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wells, ME

Average snowfall in January - Wells, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wells, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wells, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wells, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wells, ME

Average UV index in January - Wells, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Wells, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Wells, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Wells, ME

Average visibility in January - Wells, 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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