Saint-Georges Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Saint-Georges

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-8.2°C
Avg Low
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-18.0°C
Avg Temp
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-13.1°C
Avg Rain
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70 mm
Avg Humidity
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98%
Avg Wind
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0.8 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-16.5°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Saint-Georges January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Georges, with average highs near -8.2°C and lows around -18°C (mean -13.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 70 mm of rainfall and 98% relative humidity across the period.

Saint-Georges January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Georges. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Saint-Georges was 2023 — when the month averaged -8.8°C — while the coldest was 1994 at -19.7°C. Typical January days reach -8.2°C with nights near -18°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.9°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-16.4°C→-11.5°C+4.9°C
Max Temp-11.3°C→-6.9°C+4.4°C
Min Temp-21.4°C→-16.0°C+5.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.9°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+1.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-17.0°C5 yr (11%)
-17.0°C–-14.0°C10 yr (22%)
-14.0°C–-11.0°C19 yr (42%)
-11.0°C–-8.0°C11 yr (24%)

Saint-Georges January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Saint-Georges, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1999 with 145 mm, while the driest was 2004 at 26 mm.

Saint-Georges January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Saint-Georges during January averages 98%. The most humid January was 2001 at 99%, and the least humid was 2005 at 92%.

Saint-Georges January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Saint-Georges. The sunniest Januarys were 2003, 2004 and 2005 at 1.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986 and 2023 at 1.1.

Saint-Georges January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Saint-Georges during January is 0.8 m/s. The windiest January was 1997 at 1 m/s, while the calmest was 2001 at 0.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Saint-Georges

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

How January Ranks in Saint-Georges

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Saint-Georges Weather by Month

Saint-Georges January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-14.9°C-13.4°C-13.2°C-12.2°C-11.2°C+3.7°C
Avg High-9.7°C-8.2°C-8.6°C-7.5°C-6.7°C+3°C
Avg Low-20.1°C-18.7°C-17.8°C-17.0°C-15.7°C+4.4°C
Avg Rain58 mm95 mm61 mm69 mm63 mm+5 mm

Extreme January Records in Saint-Georges

🔥Warmest January10.1°C1995
🧊Coldest January-41.5°C1981
🌧️Wettest January145 mm1999
🏜️Driest January26 mm2004
🌬️Windiest January1 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Saint-Georges have risen by about 4.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -41.5°C (1981) to a record high of 10.1°C (1995).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 70 mm, with a wettest year of 145 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.7°C per decade while lows rose 1.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saint-Georges?

A quieter season to visit Saint-Georges

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Saint-Georges. That said, January — with days averaging -8.2°C and nights around -18°C (mean -13.1°C) and moderate rainfall (70 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Saint-Georges'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 →

Saint-Georges Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Georges, with average highs near -8.2°C and lows around -18°C (mean -13.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 70 mm of rainfall and 98% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 70 mm of rainfall in Saint-Georges, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 145 mm (1999), and the driest just 26 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 98% and average wind speed is 0.8 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 4.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -11.3°C to -6.9°C and overnight lows from -21.4°C to -16°C over the same span.
January Weather in Saint-Georges, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-8.4°C-12.2°C-16.1°C0.9°C-26.8°C48 mm98%0.8 m/s1.2
2024-6.3°C-10.4°C-14.5°C0.3°C-26.6°C59 mm97%0.8 m/s1.2
2023 🔥-4.2°C-8.8°C-13.3°C2.7°C-26.5°C108 mm98%0.7 m/s1.1
2022-9.2°C-15.9°C-22.5°C0.6°C-34.3°C39 mm97%0.8 m/s1.5
2021-6.3°C-10.0°C-13.8°C0.1°C-25.5°C38 mm98%0.7 m/s1.2
2020-5.8°C-9.8°C-13.8°C6.8°C-28.1°C83 mm98%0.7 m/s1.2
2019-9.0°C-13.8°C-18.6°C1.2°C-29.3°C80 mm97%0.9 m/s1.2
2018-8.2°C-13.2°C-18.3°C8.7°C-31.7°C101 mm98%0.9 m/s1.3
2017-5.2°C-9.4°C-13.5°C0.3°C-30.2°C96 mm99%0.8 m/s1.2
2016-6.0°C-10.7°C-15.4°C0.8°C-29.2°C52 mm99%0.8 m/s1.3
2015-9.0°C-14.8°C-20.6°C0.2°C-30.1°C73 mm98%0.9 m/s1.5
2014-9.0°C-13.5°C-18.1°C0.3°C-33.9°C66 mm99%0.9 m/s1.3
2013-7.3°C-12.6°C-17.9°C7.9°C-29.7°C47 mm97%0.9 m/s1.5
2012-5.8°C-11.2°C-16.5°C0.6°C-29.9°C81 mm97%0.8 m/s1.3
2011-8.3°C-12.0°C-15.8°C1.7°C-30.7°C32 mm96%0.7 m/s1.6
2010-6.9°C-11.1°C-15.3°C0.4°C-26.8°C58 mm99%0.8 m/s1.3
2009-11.0°C-16.1°C-21.2°C-2.8°C-36.0°C70 mm98%0.8 m/s1.6
2008-6.4°C-11.1°C-15.7°C1.1°C-28.4°C79 mm99%0.8 m/s1.3
2007-7.1°C-11.5°C-16.0°C9.2°C-31.3°C67 mm97%0.8 m/s1.5
2006-5.0°C-8.9°C-12.8°C0.6°C-21.7°C132 mm99%0.8 m/s1.2
2005-9.2°C-14.1°C-19.0°C3.1°C-29.3°C47 mm92%0.8 m/s1.7
2004-14.4°C-18.8°C-23.2°C0.8°C-39.4°C26 mm96%0.9 m/s1.7
2003-11.8°C-16.5°C-21.2°C0.0°C-33.3°C27 mm99%0.7 m/s1.7
2002-5.0°C-9.4°C-13.9°C0.2°C-21.6°C62 mm99%0.7 m/s1.2
2001-7.9°C-13.1°C-18.4°C-2.1°C-28.2°C34 mm99%0.6 m/s1.5
2000-8.4°C-12.7°C-17.0°C4.4°C-31.1°C69 mm93%0.9 m/s1.2
1999 🌧️-7.9°C-13.9°C-19.9°C0.4°C-37.5°C145 mm98%0.9 m/s1.5
1998-6.7°C-11.4°C-16.0°C0.1°C-32.5°C120 mm99%0.7 m/s1.4
1997-8.7°C-14.3°C-19.9°C0.3°C-36.1°C99 mm98%1 m/s1.4
1996-9.3°C-14.2°C-19.1°C7.3°C-32.2°C92 mm97%0.9 m/s1.3
1995-4.9°C-9.3°C-13.7°C10.1°C-37.8°C105 mm98%0.8 m/s1.3
1994 ❄️-14.0°C-19.7°C-25.4°C0.3°C-38.9°C92 mm99%0.9 m/s1.5
1993-8.1°C-13.6°C-19.1°C2.0°C-35.8°C62 mm97%0.8 m/s1.3
1992-8.9°C-14.4°C-19.9°C0.2°C-38.8°C74 mm99%0.8 m/s1.4
1991-9.0°C-14.3°C-19.5°C-0.6°C-33.3°C62 mm97%0.8 m/s1.4
1990-4.0°C-9.1°C-14.2°C0.3°C-27.5°C98 mm99%0.9 m/s1.2
1989-5.7°C-12.0°C-18.2°C0.1°C-36.6°C52 mm98%0.9 m/s1.3
1988-8.2°C-13.3°C-18.5°C0.4°C-34.9°C47 mm99%0.8 m/s1.4
1987-8.8°C-13.4°C-17.9°C-2.3°C-30.0°C58 mm99%0.8 m/s1.3
1986-8.1°C-13.7°C-19.4°C7.7°C-33.5°C122 mm98%0.9 m/s1.1
1985-13.2°C-17.6°C-22.0°C-2.2°C-29.9°C31 mm99%0.8 m/s1.5
1984-10.0°C-15.2°C-20.5°C0.1°C-35.7°C37 mm99%0.7 m/s1.3
1983-6.6°C-11.0°C-15.4°C5.6°C-24.6°C76 mm93%0.8 m/s—
1982-12.9°C-19.2°C-25.5°C0.1°C-39.0°C72 mm99%0.9 m/s—
1981-13.9°C-18.9°C-23.8°C0.2°C-41.5°C26 mm99%0.8 m/s—

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

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Saint-Georges January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Saint-Georges in January?▼

The average high in January is around -8.2°C with lows near -18°C (mean -13.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Saint-Georges in January?▼

January averages 70 mm of rainfall in Saint-Georges, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 145 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest January on record in Saint-Georges?▼

The hottest January reached 10.1°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to -41.5°C in 1981.

Has January in Saint-Georges 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 4.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -11.3°C to -6.9°C and overnight lows from -21.4°C to -16°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Saint-Georges?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Georges and one of the drier months, so plan for around -8.2°C daytime highs and -18°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Saint-Georges?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Saint-Georges, averaging -13.1°C.

What should I pack for Saint-Georges in January?▼

For January in Saint-Georges, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -8.2°C and lows of -18°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Saint-Georges humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 98% — quite humid.

How windy is Saint-Georges in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 0.8 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 1 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Saint-Georges?▼

The wettest January on record was 1999 with 145 mm. On average, January sees 70 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 Saint-Georges 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.