January weather forecast
Kitchener, Canada

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Weather in January

January in Kitchener, Canada sees temperatures drop significantly making it one of the coldest months of the year. The mercury plunges to a chilling low of -9.3°C (15.3°F) and barely rises during the day, peaking at -3.7°C (25.3°F). Frost regularly adorns the landscape due to the high relative humidity. The month becomes a winter wonderland due to frequent snowfall, creating ideal conditions for winter sports. Despite the cold weather, the charm of the snow-covered city remains undiminished.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and a low of -9.3°C (15.3°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Kitchener, Canada.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kitchener, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kitchener, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 681mm (26.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kitchener, Canada, in January, during 18.3 snowfall days, 137mm (5.39") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.1 snowfall days, and 666mm (26.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kitchener, Canada, is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, in Kitchener, Canada, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kitchener?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and a low-temperature of -9.3°C (15.3°F), is the coldest month in Kitchener, Canada.

How cold is it in Kitchener in January?

January temperatures in Kitchener vary between a high-temperature of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and a low-temperature of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

What are the most humid months in Kitchener?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Kitchener.

What is the average humidity in January in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in Kitchener in January?

In Kitchener, Canada, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kitchener in January?

In Kitchener, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 137mm (5.39") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kitchener have in January?

In January, the average day length in Kitchener is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kitchener?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kitchener, Canada, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kitchener?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, Canada, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kitchener?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kitchener is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average temperature in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -3.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average pressure in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average humidity in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 137mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (164mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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
Kitchener, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kitchener, Canada

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Kitchener, Canada

Average visibility in January - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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Kitchener, Canada

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