January weather in Sanford, ME
The average temperature in Sanford in January is 20.8°F (9.9°F–31.7°F). Average precipitation: 3.68 inches.
January is a winter month in Sanford, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 7m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
31.7°F
Avg Low
9.9°F
Precipitation
3.68 in
Daylight
9h 7m
January records in Sanford
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 57.9°F (1966) | -20.0°F (2018) | 1.04 in (1958) |
| January 2 | 59.0°F (1966) | -18.9°F (1968) | 0.87 in (2008) |
| January 3 | 59.0°F (2000) | -11.9°F (1981) | 1.45 in (1960) |
| January 4 | 54.0°F (2023) | -18.0°F (1981) | 1.02 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 57.0°F (1993) | -16.1°F (1981) | 0.60 in (2018) |
| January 6 | 68.0°F (2007) | -17.0°F (1957) | 0.68 in (1954) |
| January 7 | 64.0°F (2007) | -11.9°F (1973) | 1.26 in (1969) |
| January 8 | 64.0°F (2007) | -22.0°F (1968) | 1.97 in (1979) |
| January 9 | 54.0°F (2008) | -20.9°F (1968) | 2.03 in (1978) |
| January 10 | 51.1°F (2008) | -9.9°F (1968) | 2.49 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 55.9°F (1983) | -27.0°F (1968) | 2.37 in (1983) |
| January 12 | 62.1°F (2020) | -14.1°F (1981) | 1.13 in (2011) |
| January 13 | 57.0°F (2018) | -22.0°F (1971) | 1.58 in (2023) |
| January 14 | 57.0°F (2005) | -27.0°F (1957) | 1.70 in (1978) |
| January 15 | 57.9°F (2013) | -27.0°F (1957) | 1.74 in (1999) |
| January 16 | 61.0°F (1995) | -15.0°F (1957) | 0.77 in (1998) |
| January 17 | 54.0°F (1973) | -14.1°F (1968) | 1.72 in (2021) |
| January 18 | 57.9°F (1990) | -27.9°F (1957) | 1.50 in (1994) |
| January 19 | 54.0°F (1973) | -25.1°F (1971) | 0.81 in (1999) |
| January 20 | 55.0°F (1973) | -22.0°F (1971) | 1.50 in (1978) |
| January 21 | 55.9°F (2006) | -18.0°F (1994) | 1.88 in (1964) |
| January 22 | 57.9°F (1957) | -24.0°F (1961) | 1.45 in (1958) |
| January 23 | 59.0°F (1957) | -18.0°F (1961) | 1.77 in (1992) |
| January 24 | 59.0°F (1967) | -24.0°F (1961) | 1.92 in (1966) |
| January 25 | 52.0°F (2019) | -8.0°F (1961) | 2.13 in (1979) |
| January 26 | 54.0°F (1978) | -18.0°F (1982) | 2.23 in (1958) |
| January 27 | 62.1°F (1974) | -24.0°F (1994) | 1.89 in (1986) |
| January 28 | 61.0°F (1974) | -18.9°F (2003) | 1.41 in (2012) |
| January 29 | 51.1°F (2002) | -14.1°F (1961) | 0.90 in (1973) |
| January 30 | 50.0°F (1974) | -11.9°F (1977) | 1.72 in (1990) |
| January 31 | 57.9°F (2013) | -20.9°F (1961) | 0.79 in (1987) |