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Sutton Weather in January

Sutton in January

The short of it: Sutton in January averages a high of -4 °C (24 °F) and a low of -15 °C (6 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -15° · rain 92 mm · daylight 9 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sutton an average January high of -4°, a low of -15° and some 92 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Sutton: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 7 min in mid-January, 21 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Sutton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Cowansville, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Sutton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CowansvilleQuebec15 km NW-4°-14°87 mm
GranbyQuebec35 km NNW-5°-14°90 mm
FarnhamQuebec35 km NW-5°-14°73 mm
MagogQuebec41 km ENE-5°-15°82 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec56 km WNW-5°-14°66 mm
Rock ForestQuebec56 km ENE-5°-15°65 mm
Acton ValeQuebec61 km N-5°-15°83 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec65 km NNW-5°-15°74 mm

The Almanac · Sutton 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 Sutton: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sutton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°92 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°77 mm11 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°104 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°116 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°11°129 mm8 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°126 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°13°119 mm7 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°9°99 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°141 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-3°102 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-1°-9°108 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sutton in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sutton in January?

Days average -4 °C (24 °F) and nights -15 °C (6 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Sutton: highs scarcely reach -4°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Sutton?

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

How long are the days in Sutton in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 46 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Sutton in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Sutton in January?

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

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The Editor’s Remark

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