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 (-11.1°C) and even though days might witness slightly higher temperatures, they often hover close to the freezing point of 32°F (0°C).

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" (25mm). 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" (254mm) of snow in just a day.

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• Portland - January »
  In Portland in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Portland, in January, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.
• Lewiston - January »
  In Lewiston during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Lewiston in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bangor - January »
  In Bangor during January, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow. In Bangor during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.
• South Portland - January »
  In South Portland during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In South Portland during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.
• Auburn - January »
  In Auburn in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Auburn during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.
• Biddeford - January »
  In Biddeford during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Biddeford, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Sanford - January »
  In Sanford, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Sanford, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.
• Brunswick - January »
  January, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month in Brunswick, Maine. In Brunswick during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.
• Scarborough - January »
  In Scarborough in January, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scarborough, Maine.
• Saco - January »
  In Saco in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Saco with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and max 30.7°F (-0.7°C).
• Augusta - January »
  In Augusta, in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Augusta, in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Westbrook - January »
  In Westbrook in January, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Westbrook, Maine, during January, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.