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Meadows Weather in January

Meadows in January

The short of it: Meadows in January averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 39 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 -3° · low -9° · rain 138 mm · daylight 8 h 39 min

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

January in Meadows brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -9°, with about 138 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -3°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 39 min in mid-January, 25 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, Meadows runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Mount Moriah, 3 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

January in Meadows, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 39 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mount MoriahNewfoundland and Labrador3 km SSE-2°-9°136 mm
Irishtown-SummersideNewfoundland and Labrador5 km ESE-2°-10°134 mm
Humber Arm SouthNewfoundland and Labrador7 km WNW-3°-10°142 mm
Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador9 km SE-3°-10°129 mm
McIver'sNewfoundland and Labrador12 km NNW-2°-10°146 mm
Massey DriveNewfoundland and Labrador13 km ESE-3°-10°126 mm
Cox's CoveNewfoundland and Labrador14 km N-3°-10°146 mm
Lark HarbourNewfoundland and Labrador26 km WNW-3°-10°146 mm

The Almanac · Meadows 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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Much like December: highs about -3°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Meadows by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°138 mm18 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February-3°-11°111 mm18 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March0°-9°82 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April5°-3°72 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May10°2°92 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June16°7°94 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦
July20°11°106 mm13 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August20°12°127 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°8°134 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°3°137 mm16 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November5°-1°128 mm17 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December0°-5°135 mm18 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meadows in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meadows in January?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -3°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Meadows?

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

How long are the days in Meadows in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Meadows in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Meadows in January?

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

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