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Current River Weather in January

Current River in January

The short of it: Current River in January averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-2 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -19° · rain 35 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

January in Current River brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -19°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Current River: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -19°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-January, 24 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Current River runs about middling and wetter than most in January. Shuniah, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Current River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShuniahOntario2 km WSW-8°-19°35 mm
County ParkOntario5 km WSW-8°-20°35 mm
College HeightsOntario5 km SW-7°-19°34 mm
Dawson HeightsOntario6 km W-8°-20°35 mm
West EndOntario6 km SW-7°-19°34 mm
Academy HeightsOntario7 km SW-7°-19°34 mm
Shuniah TownshipOntario8 km NE-9°-20°40 mm
IntercityOntario8 km SW-7°-18°33 mm

The Almanac · Current River 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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The dead of winter in Current River: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -19°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Current River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-19°35 mm18 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
February-6°-18°27 mm18 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
March1°-11°34 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April8°-4°52 mm16 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦
May15°3°78 mm15 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
June21°8°78 mm13 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July25°11°92 mm13 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August23°11°76 mm13 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September18°7°80 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°68 mm17 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November3°-6°50 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-5°-14°45 mm18 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Current River in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Current River in January?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -19 °C (-2 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Current River: highs scarcely reach -8°, nights fall to -19°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Current River?

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

How long are the days in Current River in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Current River in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Current River in January?

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

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