January weather forecast
Wiscasset, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Wiscasset, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Wiscasset, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wiscasset, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:46 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Wiscasset's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 18°F (-7.8°C).

How cold is it in Wiscasset in January?

Wiscasset in January has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wiscasset, in January, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Wiscasset, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average temperature in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average pressure in January - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average wind speed in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Wiscasset, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Wiscasset, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wiscasset, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Wiscasset, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Wiscasset, ME

Average UV index in January - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Wiscasset, ME

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

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

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