South Portland Weather in January

What's the weather like in South Portland (Maine) in January 2024?

The climate in South Portland during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in South Portland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

South Portland weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.5°C 31.1°F
Nightly temperature -11.1°C 12°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5°C 40.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in South Portland with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in South Portland

South Portland average temperature in January

January rainfall

South Portland average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

South Portland average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in South Portland in January 2024.