Canada Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Canada has very cold weather conditions, with an average temperature of -4.9°C (23.2°F). Daily highs reach an average of -2.0°C (28.5°F), while nightly lows dip to around -7.9°C (17.8°F). These temperatures, factoring in wind chill, feel slightly colder, with an average “feels-like” temperature of -8.8°C (16.1°F). January is a relatively dry month for Canada, with an average precipitation of 2.27mm (0.09 inches). There is a high chance of precipitation, with an average probability of 77.4%. Snow is the most common form of precipitation, with a 25% chance of snow cover. There is an average snowfall of 2.62cm (1.03 inches), contributing to a total snow depth of 25.73cm (10.13 inches) on average in January. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 19.6 km/h (12.2 mph) and gusts up to 35.6 km/h (22.2 mph). The average cloud cover is 70.3%, and the average visibility is 17.0 km (10.6 miles). The average UV index is low at 1.4, indicating a minimal risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Canada in January?
Average air temperature in Canada is -4.9°C (23.2°F) in January. The outside temperature in Canada feels like -8.8°C (16.1°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -2°C (28.5°F) and feels like -4.9°C (23.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -7.9°C (17.8°F) which feels like -12.8°C (9°F).
How cold is Canada in January?
The coldest temp in Canada in January drops to -19.5°C (-3.1°F) during the cold nights. With 19.6km/h (12.2mph) winds and 83.4% humidity it feels like -24.3°C (-11.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -7.9°C (17.8°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Canada in January?
Yes, it rains for 14 days in Canada in January averaging 2.27 mm of precipitation. Canada has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Canada throughout January?
Canada has 2.27 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 14 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Canada in January?
Yes, it snows in Canada during January. The average snowfall is 2.62 cm (1.03 inch) per day. And there is 25.73 cm (10.13 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Canada windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Canada during January is 19.6km/h (12.2mph) and average windgust is 35.6km/h (22.1mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 31km/h (19.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Canada in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Canada.
What are the humidity levels in Canada in January?
The average humidity levels in Canada in January are 83.4%. Daily humidity levels in Canada range from 65.9% to 95.6% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Canada in January?
Canada has 9 hours 10 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Canada in January is at 7:36:46 and the sunset is at 16:47:45.
What is the cloud coverage in Canada in January?
Clouds cover 70.3% of the sky on average throughout January in Canada. The cloud coverage ranges from 12.3% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Canada?
The average UV index in Canada is 1.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 4.
What is the solar radiation in Canada in January?
The average solar radiation is 25.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Canada during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.8 W/m2 to 64.4 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Canada?
The average solar energy during January in Canada is 2.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 5.6 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Canada in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Canada in January.
What is the air pressure in Canada in January?
On average the air pressure in Canada in January is 1016.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.9 mb to 1028 mb.
What is the visibility in Canada in January?
The average daylight visibility in Canada in January is 17 km (10.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 3.9 km (2.4 miles) to 24 km (14.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Canada in January?
The average dew point in Canada during January is -7.3°C (18.8°F).
Where is the data for Canada climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Canada in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- OTTAWA CDA RCS ONT, CA
- KEMPTVILLE CS ONT, CA
- OTTAWA MACDONALD CARTIER INTERNATIONAL, CA
- CXKE
- EW2286 Orleans CA
- EW3670 Ottawa CA
- EW6946 Ottawa CA
- FW0114 Metcalfe CA
- FW4738 Morewood ON CA