Lewiston, ME weather in January
Lewiston is very cold and snowy in January: highs average 29°F and nights drop to about 8°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 20.8 in. This is the depth of winter in Lewiston. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 8°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 20.8 in
- snow on the ground 29 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 10°F | 6°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 4:12 pm | 6:59 am / 4:49 pm |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 9.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am17°Fdew point 10°F
- 9 am18°Fdew point 10°F
- Noon24°Fdew point 12°F
- 3 pm26°Fdew point 12°F
- 6 pm23°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 11°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more29 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry January brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 20.8 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 36°F
- Coolest January2004: average high 21°F
- Wettest January1999: 6.5 in
- Driest January2004: 0.4 in
- Highest reading62°F (January 7, 2007)
- Lowest reading-27°F (January 16, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 29°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 8°F | 9°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 9.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -6°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Boston, MA128 mi · high 37°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY187 mi · high 23°F · 19 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in January
- Normal high350th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days295th driest of 378
- Comfortable days291st most of 339
What to pack for Lewiston in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 8°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 29 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1445 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lewiston in January?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 8°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -27°F (January 16, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 20.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 29 days.
Is January a good time to visit Lewiston?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (23 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).