January weather forecast
Southport, ME

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Southport, Maine, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

Southport's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Southport, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Southport is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Southport, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Southport, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Southport. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Southport?

The average sunshine duration in January in Southport is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Southport, ME

Average temperature in January - Southport, 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: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Southport, ME

Average pressure in January - Southport, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Southport, ME

Average wind speed in January - Southport, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Southport, ME

Average humidity in January - Southport, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Southport, ME

Average rainfall in January - Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Southport, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Southport, ME

Average snowfall in January - Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Southport, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Southport, ME

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Southport, ME
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Southport, ME

Average sunshine days in January - Southport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Southport, ME

Average UV index in January - Southport, 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
Southport, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Southport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Southport, ME

Average visibility in January - Southport, ME
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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