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Coldstream Weather in January

Coldstream in January

The short of it: Coldstream in January averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -7° · rain 44 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Coldstream an average January high of 0°, a low of -7° and some 44 mm of rain. Coldstream's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-January, 26 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Coldstream runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Lavington, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

January in Coldstream, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LavingtonBritish Columbia8 km ENE-1°-7°48 mm
VernonBritish Columbia8 km NW1°-5°40 mm
OyamaBritish Columbia16 km SW1°-6°38 mm
LumbyBritish Columbia17 km ENE-1°-7°52 mm
SpallumcheenBritish Columbia21 km N0°-6°47 mm
Okanagan CentreBritish Columbia26 km SW2°-4°36 mm
ArmstrongBritish Columbia26 km N0°-6°48 mm
WinfieldBritish Columbia26 km SW1°-5°35 mm

The Almanac · Coldstream 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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Coldstream's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Coldstream by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°44 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February2°-5°26 mm6 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March9°-1°31 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°2°30 mm9 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May21°7°45 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°9°54 mm8 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°34 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°26 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°7°36 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°2°46 mm7 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November5°-1°51 mm8 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December0°-5°46 mm7 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Coldstream in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Coldstream in January?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Coldstream's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -7° by night. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Coldstream?

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

How long are the days in Coldstream in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Coldstream in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Coldstream in January?

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

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