Salmon Arm weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Salmon Arm a good destination in January, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Salmon Arm includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Salmon Arm in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salmon Arm. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salmon Arm climate page with graphs.

 

Salmon Arm, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Kamloops, Canada (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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