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Lorelei Weather in January

Lorelei in January

The short of it: Lorelei in January averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 7 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 22 mm · daylight 7 h 59 min

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

January in Lorelei brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -17°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Lorelei's coldest stretch of the year, -8° by day and -17° by night. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 59 min in mid-January, 31 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 September and August.

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

January in Lorelei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus February
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 59 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaturynAlberta1 km N-8°-17°22 mm
DunluceAlberta2 km W-8°-17°22 mm
EvansdaleAlberta2 km SE-8°-16°22 mm
KlarvattenAlberta2 km NE-8°-17°22 mm
KilkennyAlberta4 km ESE-8°-16°22 mm
CumberlandAlberta4 km WSW-8°-17°22 mm
Hollick-KenyonAlberta5 km E-8°-16°22 mm
BelvedereAlberta5 km SE-8°-16°22 mm

The Almanac · Lorelei 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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Lorelei's coldest stretch of the year, -8° by day and -17° by night. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lorelei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-17°22 mm11 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°31 mm13 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°86 mm12 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August23°10°57 mm10 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°33 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
November0°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm12 km/h7 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorelei in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorelei in January?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Lorelei's coldest stretch of the year, -8° by day and -17° by night. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Lorelei?

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

How long are the days in Lorelei in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 28 min in December to 17 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Lorelei in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Lorelei in January?

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

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