January weather forecast
Southwest Harbor, ME

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Southwest Harbor are January through May, October through December. In Southwest Harbor, Maine, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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, in Southwest Harbor, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Southwest Harbor, the average sunshine in January is 4.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Southwest Harbor?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Southwest Harbor.

How cold is January in Southwest Harbor?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Southwest Harbor, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Southwest Harbor?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Southwest Harbor?

In Southwest Harbor, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Southwest Harbor in January?

In January, in Southwest Harbor, Maine, 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 Southwest Harbor?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Southwest Harbor?

On the first day of January in Southwest Harbor, 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 Southwest Harbor have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Southwest Harbor?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Southwest Harbor?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average temperature in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average pressure in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average humidity in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

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

Average sunshine days in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average UV index in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in January - Southwest 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
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average visibility in January - Southwest 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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