January weather forecast
Saint Pierre and Miquelon

January is the coldest month of the year in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The islands' geographical proximity to Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, situated in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, contributes to their experiencing similar winter conditions. During this time, average temperatures are consistently below freezing, typically hovering around -5°C (23°F). It is common for temperatures to drop even further during cold spells, creating frigid conditions.

Compared to December, the previous month, January sees a slight decrease in temperature. However, this difference is typically negligible, and both months share harsh winter conditions. Conversely, moving into February, the subsequent month, temperatures remain relatively stable with only a slight increase expected towards the end of the month.

January in Saint Pierre and Miquelon sees significant snowfall. It is one of the snowiest months of the year, and blizzards can occur, sometimes leading to travel disruptions. The weather during this month tends to be quite volatile, with possible clear, sunny days quickly giving way to snowstorms.

The towns of Saint-Pierre, the capital, and Miquelon-Langlade, the largest island in the archipelago, experience similar weather patterns during January, with substantial snowfall and temperatures well below freezing. Visitors during this time should prepare for winter conditions and take note that the reduced daylight hours of winter may limit outdoor activities.

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• Saint-Pierre - January »
  In Saint-Pierre during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of snow. In Saint-Pierre during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
• Miquelon-Langlade - January »
  On the first day of January in Miquelon-Langlade sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:06. On the first day of January in Miquelon-Langlade, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:06.
• Langlade Island - January »
  The beginning of January in Langlade Island records an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -0.1°C (31.8°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In January, in Langlade Island, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the rain falls for 8 days.