January weather forecastLac-Mégantic, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -13.9°C (7°F) and an average high of -6.8°C (19.8°F).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -6.8°C (19.8°F) and a low of -13.9°C (7°F).

Humidity

In Lac-Mégantic, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

In Lac-Mégantic, in January, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 819mm (32.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 21 days. Throughout January, 351mm (13.82") of snow is accumulated. In Lac-Mégantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.8 days and aggregates up to 1947mm (76.65") 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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lac-Mégantic, the average sunshine in January is 2.6h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year in Lac-Mégantic is January, with temperatures averaging a high of -6.8°C (19.8°F) and a low of -13.9°C (7°F).

In January, in Lac-Mégantic, the average high-temperature is -6.8°C (19.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -13.9°C (7°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, in January, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, in Lac-Mégantic, it is snowing for 21 days. Throughout January, 351mm (13.82") of snow is accumulated.

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, the average day length in January is 9h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, is 2.6h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average high temperature in January: -6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average pressure in January: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall in January: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (55mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall in January: 351mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (363mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in January: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lac-Mégantic, 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: 2h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Lac-Mégantic, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October and November (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).