January weather forecast
West Kennebunk, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Kennebunk, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

West Kennebunk's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30°F (-1.1°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In West Kennebunk, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Kennebunk, Maine, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Kennebunk, the average sunshine in January 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

West Kennebunk's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30°F (-1.1°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Kennebunk, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What are the most humid months in West Kennebunk?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Kennebunk, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Kennebunk, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Kennebunk, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

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

In West Kennebunk, Maine, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and 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 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In West Kennebunk, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average temperature in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average pressure in January - West Kennebunk, 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
West Kennebunk, ME

Average wind speed in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average humidity in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall days in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

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

Average snowfall days in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall days in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Kennebunk, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average sunshine days in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average UV index in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
West Kennebunk, ME

Average cloud cover in January - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
West Kennebunk, ME

Average visibility in January - West Kennebunk, 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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