Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Humidity
In Bar Harbor, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bar Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bar Harbor, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Bar Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Bar Harbor, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.7°F (5.4°C).Note: Beware of 41.7°F (5.4°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average pressure in January: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall in January: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall in January: 5.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sea temperature in January: 41.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.6°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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