January weather forecast
Biddeford, ME

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Weather in January

In Biddeford, Maine, January is the inception of the year characterized by a chilly climate and long nights. The temperatures can drop as low as 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at night and reach highs of only 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during the day. Compared to the extreme winter chill of December, January sees an uptick in the level of humidity. The city also experiences snowfall, a harbinger of the winter season, making the city a picturesque winter wonderland. As the month progresses, the weather anticipation shifts towards an increase in daylight hours and temperature, evident in the upcoming month of February.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and as low as 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Biddeford, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Biddeford, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Biddeford, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. In Biddeford, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.7 days and aggregates up to 18.94" (481mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Biddeford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Biddeford, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Biddeford, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is January in Biddeford?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Biddeford, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:15 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 Biddeford, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with 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 reading in January?

In Biddeford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Biddeford, ME

Average temperature in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Biddeford, ME

Average pressure in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Biddeford, ME

Average wind speed in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Biddeford, ME

Average humidity in January - Biddeford, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Biddeford, ME

Average rainfall in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Biddeford, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Biddeford, ME

Average snowfall in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Biddeford, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Biddeford, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Biddeford, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Biddeford, ME

Average UV index in January - Biddeford, 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
Biddeford, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Biddeford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Biddeford, ME

Average visibility in January - Biddeford, 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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