CanadaAverage weather for Prince Rupert in January
It's cold in January in Prince Rupert with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Prince Rupert with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 1°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 6°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Prince Rupert is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In January, there is an average of 238 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 43 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Prince Rupert in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
6°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
8°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
4°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
238 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
18 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
43 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
15 days | 8 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Prince Rupert?
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Prince Rupert. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 13°C in 2015, Prince Rupert reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Prince Rupert
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Prince Rupert, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Prince Rupert
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Prince Rupert, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Prince Rupert.
Daily Snowfall in January in Prince Rupert
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Prince Rupert, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Prince Rupert
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Prince Rupert, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Prince Rupert over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Prince Rupert, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Prince Rupert over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Prince Rupert, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Prince Rupert per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Prince Rupert, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Prince Rupert
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Average weather in Prince Rupert by month
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