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Central Weather in January

Central in January

The short of it: Central in January averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -10° · rain 72 mm · daylight 9 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Central an average January high of -3°, a low of -10° and some 72 mm of rain. Central's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -10° by night. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 17 min in mid-January, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Central runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Waterloo, 0 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

January in Central, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WaterlooOntario0 km ENE-3°-10°72 mm
ColumbiaOntario2 km NNW-3°-10°72 mm
Victoria HillsOntario3 km S-3°-10°73 mm
Highland WestOntario4 km SSW-3°-10°75 mm
KitchenerOntario4 km S-3°-10°73 mm
Forest HeightsOntario5 km S-3°-10°73 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario5 km SSE-3°-10°71 mm
VanierOntario7 km SE-2°-10°69 mm

The Almanac · Central 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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Central's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -10° by night. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°72 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°83 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°96 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°95 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°69 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in January?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Central's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -10° by night. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Central?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Central in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Central in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Central in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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