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Lorne Weather in January

Lorne in January

The short of it: Lorne in January averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -16 °C (2 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 48 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 -7° · low -16° · rain 84 mm · daylight 8 h 48 min

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

January in Lorne brings afternoons near -7° and nights around -16°, with about 84 mm of rain over the month. Lorne's coldest stretch of the year, -7° by day and -16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 48 min in mid-January, 23 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lorne runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Charlo, 21 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Lorne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CharloNew Brunswick21 km NW-6°-16°73 mm
BelleduneNew Brunswick24 km E-5°-15°76 mm
Heron BayNew Brunswick26 km NW-7°-16°73 mm
Carleton-sur-MerQuebec26 km N-6°-16°70 mm
BalmoralNew Brunswick26 km WNW-7°-17°78 mm
Pointe-VerteNew Brunswick27 km E-5°-15°78 mm
Eel River CrossingNew Brunswick27 km NW-7°-16°74 mm
DalhousieNew Brunswick28 km NW-6°-16°71 mm

The Almanac · Lorne 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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Lorne's coldest stretch of the year, -7° by day and -16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lorne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°84 mm16 km/h8 h 48 min✦
February-5°-16°73 mm17 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-11°85 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-3°82 mm15 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May14°3°104 mm14 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦
June20°8°97 mm13 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
July23°12°110 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°12°101 mm12 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September18°7°93 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°111 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November4°-3°97 mm15 km/h9 h 11 min✦
December-3°-10°93 mm16 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorne in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorne in January?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -16 °C (2 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Lorne's coldest stretch of the year, -7° by day and -16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Lorne?

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

How long are the days in Lorne in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Lorne in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Lorne in January?

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

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