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Digby Weather in January

Digby in January

The short of it: Digby in January averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 10 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 0° · low -9° · rain 134 mm · daylight 9 h 10 min

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

January in Digby brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 134 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Digby: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 10 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Digby runs about middling and wetter than most in January. Annapolis Royal, 23 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Digby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 10 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Annapolis RoyalNova Scotia23 km NE0°-9°127 mm
BridgetownNova Scotia45 km ENE-1°-10°128 mm
LawrencetownNova Scotia55 km ENE0°-10°126 mm
MiddletonNova Scotia65 km ENE0°-10°120 mm
LornevilleNew Brunswick70 km NNW0°-9°110 mm
Red HeadNew Brunswick72 km NNW-2°-12°118 mm
Island View HeightsNew Brunswick74 km NNW-3°-12°113 mm
Fundy HeightsNew Brunswick74 km NNW-3°-12°117 mm
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The Almanac · Digby Month by Month

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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Digby: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Digby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°134 mm15 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°105 mm16 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°112 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°108 mm15 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May16°5°105 mm14 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦
June21°10°107 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm11 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°13°72 mm11 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°10°113 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°130 mm15 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°1°143 mm15 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°152 mm16 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Digby in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Digby in January?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Digby: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Digby?

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

How long are the days in Digby in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 10 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Digby in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Digby in January?

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

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