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Courcelles Weather in January

Courcelles in January

The short of it: Courcelles in January averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -6° · low -17° · rain 76 mm · daylight 9 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Courcelles an average January high of -6°, a low of -17° and some 76 mm of rain. Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, -6° by day and -17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 2 min in mid-January, 22 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Courcelles runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Shenley, 18 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Courcelles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 22 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 2 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShenleyQuebec18 km NE-6°-17°72 mm
AdstockQuebec21 km NNW-7°-17°78 mm
Saint-Éphrem-de-BeauceQuebec22 km N-6°-17°73 mm
DisraeliQuebec28 km W-6°-16°83 mm
Saint-Joseph-de-ColeraineQuebec31 km WNW-6°-16°88 mm
Lac-MéganticQuebec33 km SSE-6°-17°83 mm
Thetford-MinesQuebec35 km NW-7°-17°92 mm
Saint-GeorgesQuebec36 km NE-6°-17°66 mm

The Almanac · Courcelles 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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Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, -6° by day and -17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Courcelles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°76 mm9 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-5°-16°74 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March1°-10°70 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-2°90 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May16°4°100 mm10 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June21°9°126 mm8 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July24°13°116 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August23°12°120 mm7 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September19°8°87 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October11°2°123 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November5°-4°87 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-2°-11°98 mm9 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Courcelles in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Courcelles in January?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, -6° by day and -17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Courcelles?

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

How long are the days in Courcelles in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Courcelles in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Courcelles in January?

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

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