January weather forecast
Kelowna, Canada

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Weather in January

January in Kelowna, Canada, is characterized by long, frosty nights and relatively brief days. The climate is typically cold, with high temperature averaging -2°C (28.4°F) and the nights becoming chillier at -9.5°C (14.9°F). The landscapes appear splendid with an average snowfall of 105mm (4.13"), making this month one of the two with maximum snowfall. A blanket of clouds typically shrouds the city, signaling an overcast or mostly cloudy day's presence likely. Despite these conditions, the month offers several clear or merely partly cloudy days.

Temperature

Kelowna ushers in January with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. The nights of January anticipate an average low-temperature of -9.5°C (14.9°F).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Kelowna, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In Kelowna, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kelowna are January through April, October through December. In Kelowna, Canada, in January, during 10.6 snowfall days, 105mm (4.13") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kelowna, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 53 days and aggregates up to 445mm (17.52") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Kelowna, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kelowna are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kelowna in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Kelowna, is -2°C (28.4°F) and the average low-temperature is -9.5°C (14.9°F).

What is the most humid month in Kelowna?

With an average relative humidity of 93%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Kelowna?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Kelowna?

In Kelowna, Canada, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Kelowna?

In January, in Kelowna, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 105mm (4.13") of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kelowna?

In Kelowna, the average day length in January is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kelowna?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kelowna, Canada, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kelowna?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kelowna.

How many hours of sunshine does Kelowna have in January?

In Kelowna, Canada, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kelowna?

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kelowna.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kelowna?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kelowna, Canada, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average temperature in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (-9.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average pressure in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average humidity in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 105mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average UV index in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Kelowna, Canada

Average visibility in January - Kelowna, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (6km).

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