January weather forecastQualicum Beach, Canada

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Qualicum Beach, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

Qualicum Beach transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a still icy 5.6°C (42.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. The low temperature average during January reflects a slight decrease to a still cold 2.3°C (36.1°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Qualicum Beach, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Qualicum Beach, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 47mm (1.85") of snow. In Qualicum Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 166mm (6.54") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 45min.
On the first day of January in Qualicum Beach, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Qualicum Beach, is 5.6°C (42.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In Qualicum Beach, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

January is the month with the most rainfall in Qualicum Beach. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.

In Qualicum Beach, Canada, in January, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation.

In Qualicum Beach, Canada, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 47mm (1.85") of snow.

The average day length in January is 8h and 45min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm PST.

January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Qualicum Beach, Canada, is 4.2h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Qualicum Beach 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
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average high temperature in January: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (2°C).

Average pressure in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average pressure in January: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average wind speed in January: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average rainfall in January: 159mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (15mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average snowfall in January: 47mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (72mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Qualicum Beach, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Qualicum Beach, Canada

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

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