Maine in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Maine in january 2027
The weather in Maine in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 497.2cm
Weather at 6am
14°F
Snow showers
26% of time
22%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
23°F
Snow showers
32% of time
22%
19%
19%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
35% of time
18%
18%
15%
Weather at 3am
14°F
30%
22%
21%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Maine in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Maine in january.
The climate of Maine in january is very bad
The climate in january in Maine is quite dry (with 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.2in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold there january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 25°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 13°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Maine is 20°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Maine in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2011.
On this month of january, day length in Maine is generally 09:09. Sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset is at 16:22.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Maine:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Maine.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Maine in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 4°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 497.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:13 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:22 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:09 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Maine in january 2026:
18°F to 23°F
4°F to 11°F
7°F to 11°F
7°F to 14°F
4°F to 13°F
11°F to 23°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
22°F to 34°F
34°F to 40°F
25°F to 29°F
22°F to 27°F
25°F to 32°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
16°F to 29°F
18°F to 29°F
11°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
14°F to 20°F
11°F to 22°F
20°F to 31°F
18°F to 23°F
-5°F to 4°F
-5°F to 7°F
5°F to 13°F
9°F to 18°F
0°F to 16°F
9°F to 16°F
2°F to 9°F
0°F to 16°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Maine:
| Bar Harbor (Maine) in january | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Vermont in january | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Boston in january | very bad weather |
| Massachusetts in january | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in january | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in january | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in january | very bad weather |
| Albany in january | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Maine
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Weather data for Maine in january:
Weather data for Maine for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Maine. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Maine can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Maine.