Quispamsis Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Quispamsis

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-3.9°C
Avg Low
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-13.3°C
Avg Temp
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-8.6°C
Avg Rain
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95 mm
Avg Humidity
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92%
Avg Wind
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0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-14.2°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Quispamsis January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Quispamsis, with average highs near -3.9°C and lows around -13.3°C (mean -8.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

Quispamsis January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Quispamsis. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Quispamsis was 2006 — when the month averaged -3.6°C — while the coldest was 1981 at -14.3°C. Typical January days reach -3.9°C with nights near -13.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 1°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-11.6°C→-6.3°C+5.3°C
Max Temp-6.6°C→-2.1°C+4.5°C
Min Temp-16.7°C→-10.5°C+6.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+1.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-15.0°C–-12.0°C6 yr (13%)
-12.0°C–-9.0°C11 yr (24%)
-9.0°C–-6.0°C23 yr (51%)
-6.0°C–-3.0°C5 yr (11%)

Quispamsis January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Quispamsis, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2018 with 166 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 31 mm.

Quispamsis January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Quispamsis during January averages 92%. The most humid January was 1981 at 100%, and the least humid was 1999 at 85%.

Quispamsis January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Quispamsis. The sunniest Januarys were 2004, 2009 and 2013 at 1.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2000, 2002 and 2006, among others at 1.2.

Quispamsis January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Quispamsis during January is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 2015 and 2018 at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest were 2002, 2021 and 2023, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Quispamsis

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Quispamsis

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Quispamsis Weather by Month

Quispamsis January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-10.4°C-8.9°C-9.2°C-7.5°C-6.4°C+4°C
Avg High-5.3°C-3.8°C-4.5°C-3.0°C-2.2°C+3.1°C
Avg Low-15.5°C-13.9°C-13.9°C-12.1°C-10.5°C+5°C
Avg Rain90 mm113 mm82 mm99 mm83 mm-7 mm

Extreme January Records in Quispamsis

🔥Warmest January14.0°C2018
🧊Coldest January-38.7°C1981
🌧️Wettest January166 mm2018
🏜️Driest January31 mm1985
🌬️Windiest January0.7 m/s2015

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Quispamsis have risen by about 5.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -38.7°C (1981) to a record high of 14°C (2018).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 95 mm, with a wettest year of 166 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.7°C per decade while lows rose 1.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Quispamsis?

A quieter season to visit Quispamsis

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Quispamsis. That said, January — with days averaging -3.9°C and nights around -13.3°C (mean -8.6°C) and higher rainfall (95 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Quispamsis's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Quispamsis Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Quispamsis, with average highs near -3.9°C and lows around -13.3°C (mean -8.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 95 mm of rainfall in Quispamsis, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 166 mm (2018), and the driest just 31 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 5.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -6.6°C to -2.1°C and overnight lows from -16.7°C to -10.5°C over the same span.
January Weather in Quispamsis, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-3.4°C-7.4°C-11.5°C4.4°C-20.6°C64 mm88%0.6 m/s1.3
2024-1.8°C-6.2°C-10.5°C5.2°C-17.4°C70 mm90%0.6 m/s1.5
2023-0.3°C-3.9°C-7.5°C7.7°C-18.0°C159 mm93%0.5 m/s1.3
2022-3.4°C-9.1°C-14.7°C7.1°C-22.8°C96 mm90%0.6 m/s1.4
2021-1.4°C-4.8°C-8.1°C2.6°C-15.3°C38 mm89%0.5 m/s1.4
2020-2.7°C-6.7°C-10.7°C8.4°C-22.9°C73 mm95%0.6 m/s1.3
2019-2.6°C-8.0°C-13.4°C9.3°C-24.7°C135 mm93%0.6 m/s1.5
2018 🌧️-2.7°C-7.5°C-12.2°C14.0°C-22.3°C166 mm90%0.7 m/s1.4
2017-1.7°C-5.8°C-9.9°C7.6°C-27.9°C104 mm90%0.6 m/s1.4
2016-2.5°C-6.5°C-10.5°C8.1°C-21.1°C71 mm92%0.6 m/s1.5
2015-4.6°C-9.7°C-14.8°C7.0°C-22.5°C109 mm90%0.7 m/s1.5
2014-3.2°C-7.8°C-12.4°C9.5°C-30.4°C130 mm90%0.6 m/s1.3
2013-3.9°C-8.9°C-13.8°C12.3°C-25.4°C38 mm88%0.6 m/s1.6
2012-2.1°C-6.3°C-10.6°C6.7°C-19.2°C74 mm88%0.6 m/s1.5
2011-4.3°C-8.6°C-12.8°C2.6°C-24.2°C73 mm97%0.6 m/s1.5
2010-2.5°C-6.4°C-10.4°C7.9°C-19.7°C85 mm94%0.6 m/s1.4
2009-6.0°C-11.5°C-17.0°C0.3°C-27.8°C96 mm94%0.6 m/s1.6
2008-2.6°C-7.0°C-11.4°C8.0°C-26.8°C98 mm93%0.6 m/s1.4
2007-3.8°C-8.3°C-12.8°C9.9°C-29.1°C111 mm94%0.6 m/s1.5
2006 🔥0.4°C-3.6°C-7.7°C11.2°C-13.8°C87 mm91%0.6 m/s1.2
2005-6.0°C-10.5°C-15.0°C9.7°C-25.4°C62 mm90%0.6 m/s1.5
2004-8.8°C-13.0°C-17.2°C2.7°C-28.1°C39 mm89%0.6 m/s1.6
2003-7.5°C-12.3°C-17.2°C2.3°C-28.0°C59 mm98%0.6 m/s1.5
2002-2.7°C-7.0°C-11.4°C1.1°C-19.8°C92 mm96%0.5 m/s1.2
2001-5.0°C-10.5°C-16.1°C0.2°C-25.5°C56 mm99%0.5 m/s1.5
2000-3.5°C-8.2°C-12.8°C10.6°C-24.3°C120 mm90%0.6 m/s1.2
1999-1.5°C-6.9°C-12.3°C10.1°C-28.1°C133 mm85%0.6 m/s1.4
1998-3.9°C-8.0°C-12.1°C3.1°C-28.0°C163 mm98%0.6 m/s1.4
1997-4.0°C-9.6°C-15.2°C7.7°C-27.0°C103 mm87%0.6 m/s1.3
1996-3.3°C-9.0°C-14.6°C11.1°C-27.3°C95 mm88%0.6 m/s1.2
1995-2.9°C-6.8°C-10.6°C8.5°C-26.8°C136 mm96%0.5 m/s1.5
1994-7.3°C-13.3°C-19.2°C6.7°C-31.8°C127 mm90%0.6 m/s1.3
1993-4.4°C-9.1°C-13.8°C9.0°C-28.7°C79 mm86%0.6 m/s1.2
1992-4.8°C-9.8°C-14.8°C7.6°C-26.3°C88 mm88%0.6 m/s1.4
1991-5.6°C-11.1°C-16.6°C1.1°C-30.6°C85 mm94%0.6 m/s1.4
1990-0.8°C-5.1°C-9.4°C9.6°C-20.6°C119 mm92%0.6 m/s1.2
1989-2.6°C-8.2°C-13.9°C4.2°C-23.1°C69 mm91%0.6 m/s1.4
1988-3.8°C-8.9°C-14.0°C2.9°C-30.5°C73 mm97%0.6 m/s1.3
1987-5.4°C-10.0°C-14.6°C2.0°C-28.4°C109 mm98%0.6 m/s1.3
1986-2.4°C-7.9°C-13.3°C11.6°C-27.2°C110 mm90%0.6 m/s1.3
1985-8.1°C-12.4°C-16.7°C-1.5°C-22.6°C31 mm91%0.6 m/s1.5
1984-5.5°C-10.1°C-14.7°C2.0°C-31.1°C113 mm96%0.5 m/s1.3
1983-2.7°C-7.3°C-12.0°C10.1°C-24.3°C74 mm91%0.6 m/s—
1982-7.9°C-14.1°C-20.3°C2.1°C-32.3°C119 mm98%0.6 m/s—
1981 ❄️-8.9°C-14.3°C-19.7°C0.3°C-38.7°C115 mm100%0.5 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Quispamsis January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Quispamsis in January?▼

The average high in January is around -3.9°C with lows near -13.3°C (mean -8.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Quispamsis in January?▼

January averages 95 mm of rainfall in Quispamsis, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 166 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest January on record in Quispamsis?▼

The hottest January reached 14°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -38.7°C in 1981.

Has January in Quispamsis gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 5.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -6.6°C to -2.1°C and overnight lows from -16.7°C to -10.5°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Quispamsis?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Quispamsis and about average for rainfall, so plan for around -3.9°C daytime highs and -13.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Quispamsis?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Quispamsis, averaging -8.6°C.

What should I pack for Quispamsis in January?▼

For January in Quispamsis, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -3.9°C and lows of -13.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Quispamsis humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is Quispamsis in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 0.6 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 0.7 m/s (2015).

Which January had the most rainfall in Quispamsis?▼

The wettest January on record was 2018 with 166 mm. On average, January sees 95 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Quispamsis behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.