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Barrhead Weather in January

Barrhead in January

The short of it: Barrhead in January averages a high of -9 °C (17 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-3 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 7 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -20° · rain 23 mm · daylight 7 h 54 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

January in Barrhead brings afternoons near -9° and nights around -20°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Barrhead's coldest stretch of the year, -9° by day and -20° by night. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 54 min in mid-January, 32 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Barrhead runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Westlock, 35 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Barrhead, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus February
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 54 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WestlockAlberta35 km E-9°-19°25 mm
MorinvilleAlberta61 km SE-9°-18°24 mm
Stony PlainAlberta72 km SSE-6°-17°21 mm
Spruce GroveAlberta74 km SSE-7°-17°21 mm
St. AlbertAlberta75 km SE-8°-17°22 mm
CumberlandAlberta80 km SE-8°-17°22 mm
DunluceAlberta81 km SE-8°-17°22 mm
BaturynAlberta81 km SE-8°-17°22 mm

The Almanac · Barrhead Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Barrhead's coldest stretch of the year, -9° by day and -20° by night. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barrhead by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°23 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-5°-17°15 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March0°-12°18 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-4°29 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May18°2°48 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°92 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°97 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°56 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°34 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-17°18 mm12 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrhead in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrhead in January?

Days average -9 °C (17 °F) and nights -20 °C (-3 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Barrhead's coldest stretch of the year, -9° by day and -20° by night. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Barrhead?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Barrhead in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Barrhead in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Barrhead in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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