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Farnham Weather in January

Farnham in January

The short of it: Farnham in January averages a high of -5 °C (24 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -14° · rain 73 mm · daylight 9 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Farnham an average January high of -5°, a low of -14° and some 73 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Farnham: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 6 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Farnham runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 22 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Farnham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 19 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 6 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec22 km W-5°-14°66 mm
GranbyQuebec23 km ENE-5°-14°90 mm
ChamblyQuebec30 km NW-5°-14°71 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec39 km N-5°-15°74 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec40 km NW-5°-14°74 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec42 km NW-5°-14°74 mm
BrossardQuebec42 km WNW-4°-13°71 mm
La PrairieQuebec43 km WNW-4°-13°71 mm

The Almanac · Farnham 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 Farnham: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Farnham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°73 mm10 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-3°-14°60 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-7°66 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°97 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°100 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°12°112 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July26°15°112 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August25°14°104 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°82 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°126 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°90 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-8°92 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Farnham in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Farnham in January?

Days average -5 °C (24 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Farnham: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Farnham?

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

How long are the days in Farnham in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Farnham in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Farnham in January?

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

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