January weather forecast
Whitefield, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Whitefield, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and an average high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Whitefield, Maine. January is the month with the most snowfall in Whitefield, Maine. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 6.57" (167mm) 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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Whitefield?

January, with its average high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Whitefield, Maine.

How cold is January in Whitefield?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Whitefield?

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

How much does it rain in Whitefield in January?

In Whitefield, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Whitefield?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Whitefield in January?

In January, in Whitefield, Maine, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Whitefield have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Whitefield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whitefield, Maine, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Whitefield?

The average sunshine duration in January in Whitefield is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Whitefield?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Whitefield?

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

Average temperature in January
Whitefield, ME

Average temperature in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°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 (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Whitefield, ME

Average pressure in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Whitefield, ME

Average wind speed in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Whitefield, ME

Average humidity in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Whitefield, ME

Average rainfall in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Whitefield, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whitefield, ME

Average snowfall in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whitefield, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whitefield, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Whitefield, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Whitefield, ME

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Whitefield, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Whitefield, ME

Average visibility in January - Whitefield, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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