January weather forecast
Quebec city, Canada

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Weather in January

January sees the mercury plummet, painting Quebec City a serene winter wonderland with temperatures from -17°C (1.4°F) to -8°C (17.6°F). The days are relatively short as the city receives only around 9 hours of daylight. Despite the chilly conditions, life pulsates subtly beneath a blanket of snow. Residents can be spotted bracing the cold and indulging in winter sports, emblematic to Quebec City. Light scatterings of snow enhance the charming beauty of the city's historic facades, adding a unique charm to January.

Temperature

In Quebec city, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of -8°C (17.6°F) and a low of -17°C (1.4°F).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout January, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Quebec city, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170 days and collects up to 1202mm (47.32") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Quebec city, in January, the average water temperature is 1.5°C (34.7°F).
Note: In the case of swimming, the extreme coldness, danger, and life-threatening nature of this situation are apparent. Without insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Quebec city, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Quebec city. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Quebec city?

In Quebec city, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of -8°C (17.6°F) and a low of -17°C (1.4°F).

How cold is January in Quebec city?

The high-temperature in Quebec city during January is -8°C (17.6°F) and the low-temperature is -17°C (1.4°F).

How many days does it rain in January in Quebec city?

In Quebec city, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Quebec city?

In Quebec city, the average seawater temperature in January is 1.5°C (34.7°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Quebec city have in January?

The average day length in January in Quebec city is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Quebec city?

On the first day of January in Quebec city, Canada, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Quebec city?

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Quebec city?

In Quebec city, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Quebec city?

The months with the lowest UV index in Quebec city, Canada, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Quebec city?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Quebec city is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average temperature in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17°C).

Average rainfall in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (70mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and April (12 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average sea temperature in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 1.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h).

Average UV index in January
Quebec city, Canada

Average UV index in January - Quebec city, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Quebec city, Canada

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