January weather forecastAlgonquin Park, Canada

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January

Weather in January

January in Algonquin Park, Canada experiences chilly conditions marked by significant snowfall and cold temperatures. The mercury records an average low of -15.3°C (4.5°F) and an average high of -7.3°C (18.9°F), while the skies remain cloud-heavy. The amount of snow accumulation typically reaches 318mm (12.52"), creating a winter wonderland for outdoor adventurers. Being one of the coldest months of the year, extra precautions are advisable for visitors to handle the cold. Daylight sustains for approximately 9.2 hours, with shorter days contributing to the cold ambiance.

Temperature

Algonquin Park's January weather, with an average high temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F) and an average low temperature of -15.3°C (4.5°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 93%.

Rainfall

In Algonquin Park, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Algonquin Park, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 603mm (23.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Algonquin Park. Snow falls for 22.8 days and accumulates 318mm (12.52") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, in Algonquin Park, Canada, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Algonquin Park, the average sunshine in January is 1.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Algonquin Park. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -7.3°C (18.9°F) and a low of -15.3°C (4.5°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Algonquin Park, Canada.

Algonquin Park in January has an average high-temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -15.3°C (4.5°F).

In Algonquin Park, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

In January, in Algonquin Park, Canada, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Algonquin Park, Canada, is January, when snow falls for 22.8 days and typically aggregates up to 318mm (12.52") of snow.

In Algonquin Park, Canada, in January, during 22.8 snowfall days, 318mm (12.52") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Algonquin Park, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Algonquin Park, Canada, is 1.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Algonquin Park, Canada, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Algonquin Park, Canada, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from 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

-3.9°C

-7.3°C

-6.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.1km/h

13.2km/h

13.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

290mm

318mm

259mm

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average high temperature in January: -7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: -15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average pressure in January: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average wind speed in January: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average rainfall in January: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (34mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average snowfall in January: 318mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (318mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average snowfall days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 1h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average sunshine days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).