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South Portland weather in January (Maine, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in South Portland? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, South Portland typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

South Portland in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit South Portland. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 South Portland climate page with graphs.

 

South Portland, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°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 (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 in January.

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

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