January weather forecastPeterborough, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Peterborough, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -10.3°C (13.5°F) and -3.7°C (25.3°F).

Temperature

January is the month when Peterborough sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and a low of -10.3°C (13.5°F).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Peterborough, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peterborough, there are 143.9 rainfall days, and 609mm (23.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 122mm (4.8") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Peterborough is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, in Peterborough, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

January brings the lowest temperatures in Peterborough, with an average high of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and an average low of -10.3°C (13.5°F).

The high-temperature in Peterborough, Canada, during January is -3.7°C (25.3°F) and the low-temperature is -10.3°C (13.5°F).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Peterborough.

The average relative humidity in January in Peterborough is 88%.

In Peterborough, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of snow.

In Peterborough, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 122mm (4.8") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Peterborough, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Peterborough, Canada, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

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

In Peterborough, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Peterborough, 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: -10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average pressure in January: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average rainfall in January: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average snowfall in January: 122mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (122mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Peterborough, Canada

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).