January weather forecast
Glace Bay, Canada

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Glace Bay, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -6.3°C (20.7°F) and -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in January, from December's wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F) to a freezing cold -0.9°C (30.4°F). Glace Bay experiences a steady low-temperature of -6.3°C (20.7°F) throughout January.

Humidity

In Glace Bay, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Glace Bay, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. In Glace Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 651mm (25.63") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Glace Bay, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 428mm (16.85") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Glace Bay, the average seawater temperature in January is 1.8°C (35.2°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is an immediate threat to life. Total loss of control over breathing happens instantly, complicating clear thought processes. The necessity of a specialized swimsuit to restrict thermal loss is paramount.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Glace Bay is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Glace Bay, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Glace Bay, Canada. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Glace Bay?

In Glace Bay, in January, the average high-temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -6.3°C (20.7°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Glace Bay?

In Glace Bay, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Glace Bay?

In January, in Glace Bay, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Glace Bay?

In Glace Bay, Canada, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 87mm (3.43") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Glace Bay?

In Glace Bay, in January, the average water temperature is 1.8°C (35.2°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day in January in Glace Bay?

The average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Glace Bay?

On the first day of January in Glace Bay, Canada, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Glace Bay?

The month with the least sunshine in Glace Bay, Canada, is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Glace Bay have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Glace Bay is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Glace Bay?

The months with the lowest UV index in Glace Bay, Canada, are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Glace Bay?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average temperature in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -0.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -6.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average pressure in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 20.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average humidity in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, August and September (81%).

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Average rainfall in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 87mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average sea temperature in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 1.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-0.7°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average UV index in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in January
Glace Bay, Canada

Average visibility in January - Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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