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Gloucester Weather in January

Gloucester in January

The short of it: Gloucester in January averages a high of -6 °C (22 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -6° · low -15° · rain 65 mm · daylight 9 h 5 min

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

January in Gloucester brings afternoons near -6° and nights around -15°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Gloucester: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 5 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Gloucester runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Blossom Park, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

January in Gloucester, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Blossom ParkOntario1 km ESE-6°-15°65 mm
Alta VistaOntario4 km NNW-5°-15°64 mm
Elmvale AcresOntario5 km N-5°-15°64 mm
Ottawa SouthOntario6 km NW-5°-15°62 mm
NepeanOntario7 km WSW-5°-15°63 mm
The GlebeOntario7 km NW-5°-15°62 mm
OttawaOntario8 km NW-5°-15°62 mm
OverbrookOntario9 km N-5°-15°65 mm

The Almanac · Gloucester 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 Gloucester: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gloucester by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°65 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°57 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°64 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°81 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°87 mm12 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June24°13°92 mm9 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July27°15°98 mm9 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°10°83 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°90 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-2°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gloucester in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gloucester in January?

Days average -6 °C (22 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Gloucester: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Gloucester?

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

How long are the days in Gloucester in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Gloucester in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Gloucester in January?

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

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