January weather forecastSandspit, Canada
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Sandspit, Canada, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average high of 5.8°C (42.4°F).Temperature
Sandspit enters January recording an average high-temperature of a still icy 5.8°C (42.4°F), consistent with the temperature of the month gone by. In Sandspit, the nighttime temperature in January descends gently to an average of 3.3°C (37.9°F).Humidity
January is the most humid month in Sandspit, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.8 days and accumulates 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sandspit. In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated. In Sandspit, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of snow.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).Note: In 7°C (44.6°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 13min.On the first day of January in Sandspit, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 5:28 pm PST.
Sunshine
With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 3.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average pressure in January: 1009.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average wind speed in January: 19.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (81%).
Average rainfall in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average rainfall in January: 141mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (141mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (33mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average rainfall days in January: 22.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (14.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average snowfall in January: 39mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average sea temperature in January: 7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (7°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average sunshine days in January: 5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5 days).
Average UV index in January
Sandspit, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average cloud cover in January: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in January
Sandspit, Canada
- Average visibility in January: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).





