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Simcoe Weather in January

Simcoe in January

The short of it: Simcoe in January averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -8° · rain 71 mm · daylight 9 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Simcoe an average January high of -1°, a low of -8° and some 71 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Simcoe: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 21 min in mid-January, 19 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Simcoe runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Norfolk County, 7 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Simcoe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 21 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Norfolk CountyOntario7 km W-1°-8°71 mm
BrantfordOntario33 km N-1°-9°56 mm
BrantOntario34 km N-2°-9°61 mm
TillsonburgOntario35 km W-1°-8°80 mm
ParisOntario41 km N-2°-9°64 mm
WoodstockOntario50 km NW-2°-9°78 mm
AncasterOntario50 km NNE-1°-8°68 mm
BinbrookOntario51 km NE-1°-8°68 mm

The Almanac · Simcoe 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 Simcoe: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Simcoe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°71 mm16 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February0°-8°58 mm15 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March5°-4°72 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April12°2°92 mm15 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°79 mm13 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June24°14°83 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
August26°15°74 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°76 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°78 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°77 mm14 km/h9 h 40 min✦
December2°-4°85 mm15 km/h9 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simcoe in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simcoe in January?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Simcoe: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Simcoe?

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

How long are the days in Simcoe in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 2 min in December to 15 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Simcoe in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Simcoe in January?

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

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