January Rainfall and Precipitation in Maine

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Maine, the United States of America in January.

Maine, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Jackman with 55 mm (2.2 in) of snowfall to high in Camden with 101 mm (4 in) of snow/rainfall. January falls during the winter season. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Maine, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Maine precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Maine, the United States of America receive in January?

Rainfall in Bar Harbor during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 93 mm (3.7 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Maine, the United States of America in January?

Bar Harbor sees roughly 11 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Maine, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for Maine, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Maine, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Camden tops the wettest-cities list in Maine, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 101 mm (4 in).

What is the driest city in January in Maine, the United States of America?

Jackman is the driest city we have data for in Maine, the United States of America in January, with monthly snowfall close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

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