January weather forecast
York Harbor, ME

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in York Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 31.6°F (-0.2°C) at the peak and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In York Harbor, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In York Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In York Harbor, in January, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In York Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In York Harbor, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: Beware when you're in 41.5°F (5.3°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

In York Harbor, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in York Harbor. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in York Harbor?

With average high temperatures of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), January is the coldest month in York Harbor.

How cold is it in York Harbor in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in York Harbor, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, Maine, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

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

In York Harbor, Maine, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in York Harbor in January?

In York Harbor, in January, during 7.4 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, Maine, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in York Harbor?

The average day length in January in York Harbor, Maine, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in York Harbor?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in York Harbor, Maine, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in York Harbor?

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

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

In York Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
York Harbor, ME

Average temperature in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
York Harbor, ME

Average pressure in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in January: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
York Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
York Harbor, ME

Average humidity in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
York Harbor, ME

Average sea temperature in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
York Harbor, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
York Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
York Harbor, ME

Average UV index in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
York Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in January - York Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
York Harbor, ME

Average visibility in January - York Harbor, 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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