January weather forecast
Augusta, ME

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Beautiful view of the water and skyline in Augusta, Maine, with trees and mountains in a distance
Beautiful view of the water and skyline in Augusta, Maine, with trees and mountains in a distance

Weather in January

January sees Augusta, Maine at its chilliest, with night temperatures sinking to a biting 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and snow predominating. A thick layer of cloud cover provides a constant shade from the limited daylight available, just over nine hours. Although winds are not exceedingly strong, they carry an icy bite, making the cold hard to escape. It's a month to stay indoors with a cup of hot cocoa during snowstorms and venture out only when necessary, due to the icy temperatures.

Temperature

Augusta records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Augusta are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Augusta, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Augusta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Augusta, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Augusta, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Augusta, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Augusta is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Augusta is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Augusta are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Augusta?

Temperature readings in Augusta, Maine, reach their annual highs in January, averaging 27°F (-2.8°C) and a minimum average of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

How cold is it in Augusta in January?

In Augusta, in January, the average high-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Augusta?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Augusta.

What is the average humidity in January in Augusta?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in Augusta in January?

In Augusta, Maine, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Augusta?

In Augusta, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Augusta have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Augusta?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Augusta, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Augusta?

The average sunshine duration in January in Augusta, Maine, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Augusta?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Augusta?

In Augusta, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Augusta, ME

Average temperature in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Augusta, ME

Average pressure in January - Augusta, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Augusta, ME

Average wind speed in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Augusta, ME

Average humidity in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Augusta, ME

Average rainfall in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in January
Augusta, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Augusta, ME

Average snowfall in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Augusta, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Augusta, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Augusta, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Augusta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Augusta, ME

Average UV index in January - Augusta, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Augusta, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Augusta, ME

Average visibility in January - Augusta, 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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