January weather forecast
Prince Rupert, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Prince Rupert, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.9°C (39°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

Prince Rupert's January average high-temperature settles at a still icy 3.9°C (39°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Nights in January cool down in Prince Rupert, indicating a minor disparity from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Prince Rupert is 83%.

Rainfall

In Prince Rupert, in January, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 175mm (6.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Prince Rupert, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.8 days and collects up to 1574mm (61.97") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Prince Rupert, Canada. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.

Sea temperature

January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of 7°C (44.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Caution: 7°C (44.6°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prince Rupert, Canada. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prince Rupert during January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Prince Rupert, is 3.9°C (39°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Prince Rupert?
In Prince Rupert, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.
How much does it rain in Prince Rupert in January?
In Prince Rupert, Canada, during January, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Prince Rupert?
January is the month with the most snowfall in Prince Rupert. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 112mm (4.41") of snow.
How many days does it snow in January in Prince Rupert?
In Prince Rupert, in January, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 112mm (4.41") of snow.
When is the sea coldest in Prince Rupert?
January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of 7°C (44.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Prince Rupert, Canada.
What is the water temperature in January in Prince Rupert?
In January, the average sea temperature in Prince Rupert, Canada, is 7°C (44.6°F). Swimming in 7°C (44.6°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.
How many hours of daylight does Prince Rupert have in January?
In January, the average day length is 8h and 2min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Prince Rupert?
On the first day of January in Prince Rupert, Canada, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Prince Rupert?
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Prince Rupert have in January?
In Prince Rupert, Canada, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Prince Rupert?
The months with the lowest UV index in Prince Rupert, Canada, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in January in Prince Rupert?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Prince Rupert is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average temperature in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average pressure in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average wind speed in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average humidity in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (78%).

Average rainfall in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average rainfall in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 175mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (190mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (67mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average rainfall days in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average snowfall in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 112mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average snowfall days in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average sea temperature in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and December (7°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average sunshine days in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average UV index in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average cloud cover in January
Prince Rupert, 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 September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in January - Prince Rupert, Canada
Average visibility in January
Prince Rupert, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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