January weather forecast
Port Hardy, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Port Hardy, Canada, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Temperature

January registers an average high-temperature of a still cold 5.2°C (41.4°F), slightly varied from December's 4.2°C (39.6°F). An average temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F) is logged during the nights of January in Port Hardy, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Port Hardy.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Port Hardy, in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 75mm (2.95") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.4 snowfall days, and 306mm (12.05") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through March, with an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Dipping into 8°C (46.4°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Port Hardy is 8h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Port Hardy, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Port Hardy is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Hardy. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is January cold in Port Hardy?
January temperatures in Port Hardy vary between a high-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and a low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).
What is the most humid month in Port Hardy?
The months with the highest humidity in Port Hardy, Canada, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in January in Port Hardy?
The average relative humidity in January in Port Hardy is 89%.
What is the rainiest month in Port Hardy?
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Port Hardy in January?
In Port Hardy, in January, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 223mm (8.78") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Port Hardy?
In January, in Port Hardy, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated.
What months are the sea coldest in Port Hardy?
January through March, with an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
What is the water temperature in January in Port Hardy?
In Port Hardy, the average seawater temperature in January is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in January in Port Hardy?
The average day length in January is 8h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Port Hardy?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Hardy, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Port Hardy?
With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Hardy have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Port Hardy, Canada, is 3.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Port Hardy?
The months with the lowest UV index in Port Hardy, Canada, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January in Port Hardy?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Port Hardy, Canada, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average temperature in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average pressure in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average wind speed in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average humidity in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (82%).

Average rainfall in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average rainfall in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 223mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average rainfall days in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average snowfall in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 75mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average snowfall days in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average sea temperature in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (8°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average sunshine days in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average UV index in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average cloud cover in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in January - Port Hardy, Canada
Average visibility in January
Port Hardy, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (7km).

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