January weather forecast
Niagara Falls, Canada

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Niagara Falls, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.4°C (20.5°F) and -1.3°C (29.7°F).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -1.3°C (29.7°F) and a low of -6.4°C (20.5°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Niagara Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Niagara Falls, Canada, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Niagara Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.3 days and collects up to 770mm (30.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Niagara Falls, Canada, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of snow. Throughout the year, in Niagara Falls, there are 65.6 snowfall days, and 574mm (22.6") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Niagara Falls is 2.6°C (36.7°F).
Note: In relation to swimming, the extreme cold, danger, and potential fatality of this situation are apparent. Without suitable insulated waterproof clothing, the onset of hypothermia is quick.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Niagara Falls, Canada, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Niagara Falls is January, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of -1.3°C (29.7°F) and a low of -6.4°C (20.5°F).

How cold is January in Niagara Falls?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Niagara Falls, is -1.3°C (29.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -6.4°C (20.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Niagara Falls?

In Niagara Falls, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in Niagara Falls in January?

In Niagara Falls, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Niagara Falls?

In Niagara Falls, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of snow.

What is the sea temperature in January in Niagara Falls?

In Niagara Falls, Canada, in January, the average water temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

How many hours of daylight does Niagara Falls have in January?

The average day length in January in Niagara Falls, Canada, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Niagara Falls?

On the first day of January in Niagara Falls, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Niagara Falls?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Niagara Falls?

The average sunshine duration in January in Niagara Falls, Canada, is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Niagara Falls?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Niagara Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Niagara Falls, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average temperature in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.4°C).

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Average pressure in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average pressure in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average humidity in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 121mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (181mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 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
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average sea temperature in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 2.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (1.7°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average UV index in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Niagara Falls, Canada

Average visibility in January - Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).

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