January weather - Winter 2025

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

Boats docked in the beautiful harbor in Camden, Maine

Weather in January

With evidently lower temperatures, January stands as one of the coldest months in Camden, Maine. In comparison to December, the temperatures don't vary significantly but the snowfall increased in January to 3.54" (90mm). Unfortunately, the shorter daylight hours may not balance the wintry scenery. Since January has one of the highest humidity rates of the year, it might feel colder due to the dampness in the air. As a result, residents and visitors alike need to bundle up as they face the frosty weather.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively, January is Camden's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Camden, in January, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Camden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Camden, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Camden, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Camden's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Camden, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Camden, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°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.

How many hours of daylight does Camden have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Camden?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Camden have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Camden?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

35.8°F 2.1°C

30°F -1.1°C

31.5°F -0.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.4mph 21.6km/h

13.9mph 22.4km/h

13.6mph 21.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

7.1

9.4

8.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.7

15.5

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Camden, ME

Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

Average low temperature in January: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Camden, ME

Average pressure in January: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Camden, ME

Average wind speed in January: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Camden, ME

Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Camden, ME

Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Camden, ME

Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Camden, ME

Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Camden, ME

Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Camden, ME

Average sea temperature in January: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Camden, ME

Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Camden, ME

Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Camden, ME

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Camden, ME

Average cloud cover in January: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Camden, 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).

January weather forecast
Camden, ME

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