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Mount Moriah Weather in January

Mount Moriah in January

The short of it: Mount Moriah in January averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -9° · rain 136 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

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

January in Mount Moriah brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -9°, with about 136 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Mount Moriah runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Meadows, 3 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Mount Moriah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MeadowsNewfoundland and Labrador3 km NNW-3°-9°138 mm
Irishtown-SummersideNewfoundland and Labrador4 km ENE-2°-10°134 mm
Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador6 km ESE-3°-10°129 mm
Humber Arm SouthNewfoundland and Labrador9 km WNW-3°-10°142 mm
Massey DriveNewfoundland and Labrador10 km ESE-3°-10°126 mm
McIver'sNewfoundland and Labrador15 km NNW-2°-10°146 mm
Cox's CoveNewfoundland and Labrador17 km NNW-3°-10°146 mm
Lark HarbourNewfoundland and Labrador29 km WNW-3°-10°146 mm
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The Almanac · Mount Moriah 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 -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mount Moriah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°136 mm18 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-3°-11°110 mm18 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March0°-9°81 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April5°-3°72 mm17 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May10°2°89 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June16°7°91 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦
July20°11°103 mm13 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August21°12°124 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°8°129 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°3°133 mm16 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November5°-1°126 mm17 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December1°-5°135 mm18 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mount Moriah in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mount Moriah in January?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Mount Moriah?

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

How long are the days in Mount Moriah in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Mount Moriah in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Mount Moriah in January?

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

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