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Strathroy Weather in January

Strathroy in January

The short of it: Strathroy in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 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 -2° · low -8° · rain 81 mm · daylight 9 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Strathroy an average January high of -2°, a low of -8° and some 81 mm of rain. Strathroy's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th 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, Strathroy runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Watford, 21 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Strathroy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 21 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WatfordOntario21 km W-1°-8°76 mm
ParkhillOntario23 km NNW-1°-8°86 mm
IldertonOntario24 km NE-2°-9°88 mm
GlencoeOntario24 km SSW-1°-8°73 mm
LucanOntario31 km NE-2°-9°92 mm
LondonOntario32 km E-1°-8°82 mm
Lambton ShoresOntario35 km NW-1°-8°80 mm
ForestOntario35 km WNW-1°-8°78 mm

The Almanac · Strathroy 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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Strathroy's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Strathroy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°81 mm17 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February-1°-9°72 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March4°-4°64 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°86 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm14 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June25°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm11 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September23°12°86 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°90 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°88 mm17 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December2°-4°83 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathroy in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathroy in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Strathroy's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Strathroy?

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

How long are the days in Strathroy in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Strathroy in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Strathroy in January?

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

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