January weather forecast
Wells, ME

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Weather in January

A month where winter's grip is firm, January in Wells is characterized by snowfall and chilly temperatures. Favored by obvious seasonality, Wells faces a significant variation in temperature throughout the day. A feature to note this month is the high value of relative humidity standing at 81%, making the overall weather feel much colder than actual temperatures suggest. Even though days are shorter due to reduced daylight hours, visitors may still capture striking winter landscapes around Wells. January is known for brisk winds, further amplifying the cool, crisp feeling so characteristic of the season.

Temperature

Wells's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

January, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, in Wells, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wells, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Wells. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wells is 9h and 25min.
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 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wells 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Wells?

Wells, Maine, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

How cold is January in Wells?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Wells, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the most humid month in Wells?

The months with the highest humidity in Wells, Maine, are January, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January in Wells?

The average relative humidity in January in Wells, Maine, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Wells?

In Wells, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Wells?

The month with the most snowfall in Wells, Maine, is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wells in January?

In Wells, Maine, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Wells?

The average day length in January in Wells, Maine, is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wells?

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, in Wells, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wells have in January?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Wells?

In Wells, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
36.5°F 2.5°C
30.6°F -0.8°C
32.7°F 0.4°C
Average low temperature
26.6°F -3°C
19.4°F -7°C
20.7°F -6.3°C
Average pressure
30.02" 763mmHg
29.99" 762mmHg
29.98" 761mmHg
Average wind speed
9.9mph 15.9km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
11mph 17.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.8mph 25.4km/h
17.4mph 28km/h
16.8mph 27km/h
Average humidity
79%
81%
80%
Average rainfall
1.5" 38mm
1.1" 28mm
1.1" 28mm
Average rainfall days
9.6
6
5.6
Average snowfall
2.4" 61mm
2.44" 62mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
5.9
7.8
6.8
Average daylight
9h 0min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
5h 1min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
17.2
19.3
16.7
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
47%
44%
47%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Wells, ME

Average temperature in January - Wells, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wells, ME

Average pressure in January - Wells, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Wells, ME

Average wind speed in January - Wells, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wells, ME

Average humidity in January - Wells, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wells, ME

Average rainfall in January - Wells, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wells, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wells, ME

Average snowfall in January - Wells, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wells, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Wells, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wells, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wells, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Wells, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wells, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wells, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Wells, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Wells, ME

Average visibility in January - Wells, 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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