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Macamic Weather in January

Macamic in January

The short of it: Macamic in January averages a high of -11 °C (13 °F) and a low of -23 °C (-9 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 41 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 -11° · low -23° · rain 48 mm · daylight 8 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Macamic an average January high of -11°, a low of -23° and some 48 mm of rain. Macamic's coldest stretch of the year, -11° by day and -23° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 41 min in mid-January, 24 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Macamic runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. La Sarre, 16 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Macamic, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 22 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 41 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La SarreQuebec16 km WNW-11°-23°47 mm
NormétalQuebec39 km NW-11°-23°48 mm
Rouyn-NorandaQuebec57 km S-9°-21°53 mm
PreissacQuebec61 km SE-10°-23°53 mm
AmosQuebec68 km ESE-10°-23°52 mm
MalarticQuebec94 km SE-10°-22°57 mm
Kirkland LakeOntario102 km SW-10°-22°65 mm
BarrauteQuebec107 km ESE-10°-23°57 mm

The Almanac · Macamic 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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Macamic's coldest stretch of the year, -11° by day and -23° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Macamic by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-23°48 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-9°-22°41 mm13 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March-1°-16°34 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April6°-6°52 mm14 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May15°2°82 mm14 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦
June22°9°92 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
July24°12°120 mm11 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
August22°11°111 mm11 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September18°8°118 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October9°2°109 mm13 km/h10 h 42 min✦
November1°-6°73 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December-6°-16°70 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macamic in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macamic in January?

Days average -11 °C (13 °F) and nights -23 °C (-9 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Macamic's coldest stretch of the year, -11° by day and -23° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Macamic?

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

How long are the days in Macamic in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 17 min in December to 16 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Macamic in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Macamic in January?

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

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