Port-Cartier Weather in January

What's the weather like in Port-Cartier (Quebec) in January 2024?

The climate in Port-Cartier during January can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Port-Cartier and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (15°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

Port-Cartier weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -9.2°C 15.4°F
Nightly temperature -20.2°C -4.4°F
Average temperature -14.7°C 5.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature -0.1°C 31.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Port-Cartier with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier average temperature in January

January rainfall

Port-Cartier average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Port-Cartier average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port-Cartier in January 2024.

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Port-Cartier weather stats

Port-Cartier weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: February 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -9.5°C 14.9°F
Wettest month: September 104mm 4.1ins
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