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Scarborough weather in January (Maine, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Scarborough as January approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Scarborough generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Scarborough in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Scarborough. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Scarborough climate page with graphs.

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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