January weather forecast
West Dover, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in West Dover, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and max 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In West Dover, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In West Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Dover are January through May, October through December. In West Dover, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 10.04" (255mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Dover, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

West Dover witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January?

In West Dover, in January, the average high-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Dover in January?

In West Dover, during January, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Dover have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Dover have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In West Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
West Dover, ME

Average temperature in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
West Dover, ME

Average pressure in January - West Dover, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Dover, ME

Average wind speed in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
West Dover, ME

Average humidity in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall days in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall days in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Dover, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Dover, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Dover, ME

Average sunshine days in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
West Dover, ME

Average UV index in January - West Dover, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Dover, ME

Average cloud cover in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
West Dover, ME

Average visibility in January - West Dover, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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