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Ignace Weather in January

Ignace in January

The short of it: Ignace in January averages a high of -12 °C (11 °F) and a low of -23 °C (-9 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -12° · low -23° · rain 45 mm · daylight 8 h 36 min

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

January in Ignace brings afternoons near -12° and nights around -23°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Ignace: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 36 min in mid-January, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Ignace runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Atikokan, 73 km to the S, is 2° warmer by day.

January in Ignace, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus February
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 36 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AtikokanOntario73 km S-10°-22°34 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario76 km NNW-12°-22°33 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario78 km NNW-11°-21°33 mm
DrydenOntario89 km WNW-11°-21°29 mm
Vermilion BayOntario134 km WNW-11°-21°29 mm
RanierMinnesota152 km SW-9°-20°22 mm
Fort FrancesOntario155 km SW-9°-20°22 mm
International FallsMinnesota157 km SW-9°-20°22 mm

The Almanac · Ignace 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 Ignace: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ignace by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°45 mm9 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February-8°-21°37 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March0°-13°42 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April8°-5°59 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
May16°3°86 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦
June21°9°103 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July24°12°102 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August23°11°90 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September17°7°100 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October9°0°69 mm11 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November0°-7°61 mm11 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December-8°-18°55 mm9 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ignace in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ignace in January?

Days average -12 °C (11 °F) and nights -23 °C (-9 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Ignace: highs scarcely reach -12°, nights fall to -23°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Ignace?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Ignace in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Ignace in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Ignace in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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