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Fairview Weather in January

Fairview in January

The short of it: Fairview in January averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -9° · rain 143 mm · daylight 9 h 10 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fairview an average January high of 0°, a low of -9° and some 143 mm of rain. Fairview's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 4th 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 a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Fairview runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Clayton Park, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Fairview, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 21 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 10 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Clayton ParkNova Scotia1 km NNW0°-9°143 mm
FairmountNova Scotia1 km SSE0°-9°143 mm
Halifax West EndNova Scotia2 km ESE0°-9°140 mm
ArmdaleNova Scotia2 km SSE0°-9°143 mm
Clayton Park WestNova Scotia2 km WNW0°-9°145 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia2 km N0°-9°141 mm
WestmountNova Scotia2 km ESE0°-9°140 mm
Convoy PlaceNova Scotia3 km NE0°-9°139 mm

The Almanac · Fairview 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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Fairview's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fairview by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°143 mm19 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°122 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°132 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°115 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May14°5°108 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June19°10°116 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July23°14°99 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°14°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°11°102 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°147 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°157 mm18 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°164 mm20 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fairview in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fairview in January?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Fairview's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Fairview?

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

How long are the days in Fairview 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 Fairview in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Fairview in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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