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Dunham Weather in January

Dunham in January

The short of it: Dunham in January averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -14° · rain 79 mm · daylight 9 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dunham an average January high of -4°, a low of -14° and some 79 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Dunham: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 7 min in mid-January, 21 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Dunham runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Granby, 30 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Dunham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GranbyQuebec30 km N-5°-14°90 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec41 km WNW-5°-14°66 mm
ChamblyQuebec52 km NW-5°-14°71 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec57 km NNW-5°-15°74 mm
BeloeilQuebec58 km NNW-5°-14°75 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec62 km NW-5°-14°74 mm
BrossardQuebec63 km NW-4°-13°71 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec63 km NW-5°-14°74 mm

The Almanac · Dunham 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 Dunham: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dunham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°79 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°65 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-7°74 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°96 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°7°105 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°12°117 mm8 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
July26°15°117 mm8 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
August25°14°110 mm7 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September21°10°90 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°130 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°94 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-9°94 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dunham in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dunham in January?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Dunham: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Dunham?

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

How long are the days in Dunham in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 46 min in December to 15 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Dunham in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Dunham in January?

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

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