January weather forecast
Bass Harbor, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Bass Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Bass Harbor, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bass Harbor, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Bass 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 January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bass Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bass Harbor, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bass Harbor, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Bass Harbor reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 29.7°F (-1.3°C) at the peak and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bass Harbor have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bass Harbor, ME

Average temperature in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average pressure in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average humidity in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Bass 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 daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bass Harbor, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average UV index in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Bass 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average visibility in January - Bass 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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