January weather forecastLa Malbaie, Canada

January weather for La Malbaie, Canada: January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in La Malbaie, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -14.6°C (5.7°F) and -8.2°C (17.2°F). In La Malbaie, Canada, during January, snow falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow.

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in La Malbaie, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -14.6°C (5.7°F) and -8.2°C (17.2°F).

Temperature

La Malbaie experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of -8.2°C (17.2°F) and a minimum of -14.6°C (5.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in La Malbaie are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In La Malbaie, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. In La Malbaie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 673mm (26.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In La Malbaie, Canada, during January, snow falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow. Throughout the year, in La Malbaie, there are 83.2 snowfall days, and 1215mm (47.83") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In La Malbaie, Canada, in January, the average water temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).
Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.

Daylight

In La Malbaie, Canada, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.4h.

UV index

In La Malbaie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

January, on average, is the coldest month in La Malbaie, Canada, registering a high temperature of -8.2°C (17.2°F) and a low of -14.6°C (5.7°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are -8.2°C (17.2°F) and -14.6°C (5.7°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in La Malbaie, Canada, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In La Malbaie, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

In La Malbaie, Canada, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In La Malbaie, in January, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 223mm (8.78") of snow.

In January, the average sea temperature in La Malbaie is 0.3°C (32.5°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.

In La Malbaie, Canada, the average day length in January is 8h and 57min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Malbaie, Canada, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January in La Malbaie, Canada, is 3.4h.

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

  • Average high temperature in January: -8.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average wind speed in January: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).

Average rainfall in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average rainfall in January: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (42mm).

Average rainfall days in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average snowfall in January: 223mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (304mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in January: 0.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (-0.1°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
La Malbaie, Canada

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).