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Rosthern Weather in January

Rosthern in January

The short of it: Rosthern in January averages a high of -10 °C (13 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-4 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 8 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -10° · low -20° · rain 19 mm · daylight 8 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rosthern an average January high of -10°, a low of -20° and some 19 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Rosthern: highs scarcely reach -10°, nights fall to -20°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 8 min in mid-January, 29 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Rosthern runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Warman, 42 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Rosthern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 8 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WarmanSaskatchewan42 km SSW-10°-20°16 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan48 km SSW-10°-20°16 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan58 km SSW-10°-20°15 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan58 km SSW-10°-20°16 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan58 km SSW-10°-20°15 mm
SilverspringSaskatchewan59 km SSW-10°-20°15 mm
LawsonSaskatchewan60 km SSW-10°-20°15 mm
River HeightsSaskatchewan60 km SSW-10°-20°15 mm

The Almanac · Rosthern 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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The dead of winter in Rosthern: highs scarcely reach -10°, nights fall to -20°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rosthern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°19 mm13 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦
February-9°-19°13 mm12 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
March-2°-12°19 mm14 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-3°27 mm15 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm16 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°9°88 mm14 km/h16 h 50 min✦✦✦
July24°11°75 mm12 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦
August24°10°58 mm13 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September19°5°45 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°25 mm14 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
November-2°-11°21 mm14 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
December-8°-17°16 mm13 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rosthern in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rosthern in January?

Days average -10 °C (13 °F) and nights -20 °C (-4 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Rosthern: highs scarcely reach -10°, nights fall to -20°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Rosthern?

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

How long are the days in Rosthern in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 39 min in December to 16 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Rosthern in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Rosthern in January?

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

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