Things to Do in Bangor in January
January weather, activities, events & insider tips
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January Weather in Bangor
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
30°F (-1°C)
High Temp
14°F (-10°C)
Low Temp
3.9 inches (99 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
⚠ Wind chill advisories hit hard in January. Felt temperatures plunge to -25°C (-13°F) or lower during arctic outbreaks. Frostbite strikes exposed skin in under thirty minutes. Check local weather alerts. Carry face protection outdoors.
⚠ Nor'easters dump 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches) of snow in one storm. Roads shut down. Activities cancel for a day or more. Keep plans flexible. Avoid tight connections when storms approach.
⚠ Black ice lurks on roads and sidewalks. It forms during freeze-thaw cycles near 0°C, on bridges along I-95 and Route 1A. Locals slow down. Pedestrians should treat every wet surface as ice.
What's On in Bangor in January
January in Bangor begins with New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. Later in the month, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falls on Monday 18 January 2027. Average temperatures range from a high of -1°C to a low of -10°C, with average rainfall of 99 mm.
January Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 122 mm |
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 99 mm |
| February | 0°C | -11°C | 69 mm |
January is 2°C cooler than December; drier than December (99 mm vs 122 mm); 1°C cooler than February; wetter than February (99 mm vs 69 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in January
Day length: 8 h 52 min on 1 January, 9 h 09 min on 15 January (+21 min compared with mid-December).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- New Year's Day: Friday 1 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday 18 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Sat–Mon))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Bangor get in January?
On average 99 mm in January, wetter than February (99 mm vs 69 mm).
How warm is Bangor in January?
Average highs are -1°C and average lows -10°C.
How long are the days in Bangor in January?
About 9 h 09 min of daylight on 15 January.
Are there public holidays in Bangor in January?
Yes: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday 18 January 2027. 2 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Bangor?
Thomas Hill Standpipe, All Souls Congregational Church, Bass Park, Battleship Maine Monument (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Where to Stay in Bangor in January
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Public Holidays in January
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
New Year's Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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