January weather forecast
Maine, USA

January stands out as the coldest month of the year in Maine. During this month, the entire state grapples with biting cold, often causing day-to-day activities to slow down. The state sees average low temperatures sinking to 12°F and even though days might witness slightly higher temperatures, they often hover close to the freezing point of 32°F.

Coastal regions such as Portland and Bar Harbor experience slightly milder conditions due to the Atlantic Ocean's moderating influence. However, northern areas and towns, like Caribou and Presque Isle, bear the brunt of the chill as they lie farther from the ocean's warmth.

Comparatively, December, the preceding month, is not as cold as January, but it does mark the beginning of Maine's severe winter season. February, which follows January, continues in a similar cold vein but begins to show the first faint signs of an impending spring towards its end.

Snow is a constant companion in January. Coastal areas, while generally milder, can still see days where snowfall exceeds 1". Inland and northern regions are even more snow-prone. It's during such times that areas like Aroostook County might witness the harshest snowfall, often accentuated by strong storms known as Northeasters, which can blanket regions with more than 10" of snow in just a day.

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• Portland - January »
  In Portland, in January, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.8" of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Portland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Lewiston - January »
  In Lewiston, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Lewiston are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Bangor - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bangor is January, when snow falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 8.43" of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Bangor is January, when snow falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 8.43" of snow.
• South Portland - January »
  In South Portland during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" of precipitation. In South Portland in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.34" of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Auburn - January »
  In Auburn, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" of snow. In Auburn, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" of snow.
• Biddeford - January »
  In Biddeford, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 4.33" of snow is typically accumulated. In Biddeford, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" of precipitation.
• Sanford - January »
  In Sanford during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" of snow. In Sanford during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" of precipitation.
• Brunswick - January »
  In Brunswick, during January, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" of precipitation. In Brunswick, during January, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" of precipitation.
• Scarborough - January »
  In Scarborough during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" of precipitation. In Scarborough, Maine, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 1.1" of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saco - January »
  January, the same as December, in Saco, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F and an average high of 30.7°F. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Saco, Maine.
• Augusta - January »
  In Augusta in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 6.3" of snow is typically accumulated. In Augusta during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" of precipitation.
• Westbrook - January »
  January in Westbrook, Maine experiences the firm grip of winter, with cold temperatures and frequent snowfall contributing to a snowy landscape. In Westbrook, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 30.4°F at the peak and 19°F at the lowest.