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Weather in North America for January 2026

Your guide to North America weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of North America in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
    According to North America snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 15 January.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in North America is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 1.6 °F, this is -4.1 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in North America with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 3.1 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in North America at the beginning of January is 5.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 3.3 °F by the end of January.

Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
11
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
64 %
Avg humidity

North America Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate rain at times
8°
2
Sunny
8°
3
Partly cloudy
6°
4
Overcast
5°
5
Overcast
5°
6
Light snow
4°
7
Overcast
4°
8
Overcast
3°
9
Cloudy
13°
10
Heavy rain
10°
11
Heavy rain
8°
12
Sunny
5°
13
Partly cloudy
7°
14
Patchy rain possible
7°
15
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
16
Light freezing rain
-7°
17
Sunny
-2°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°
19
Patchy rain possible
2°
20
Partly cloudy
-2°
21
Cloudy
1°
22
Moderate snow
2°
23
Cloudy
2°
24
Cloudy
3°
25
Cloudy
5°
26
Overcast
4°
27
Overcast
4°
28
Partly cloudy
3°
29
Overcast
3°
30
Sunny
2°
31
Light freezing rain
2°

Temperatures trend during January in North America

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January weather in North America day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /3° 18.5 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 2.1 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-1° 3.7 mm 0.4 cm
4 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 1 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 4° /0° 1.9 mm 0.1 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-1° 2 mm 1.1 cm
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 10° /4° 47.4 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /1° 30.5 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 0.7 mm 0 cm
15 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-4° 2.5 mm 1.8 cm
16 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -7° /-10° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
17 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -1° /-3° 7.8 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /1° 2.1 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-4° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
21 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-1° 1 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
24 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-2° 7.8 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 3 mm 0.8 cm
27 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-2° 5.4 mm 0.2 cm
29 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-4° 4.1 mm 2.5 cm
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-4° 2.8 mm 0.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for North America in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the North America forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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North America in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in North America during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in North America during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 113.8 mm is expected in North America during January, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in North America in January 2026?

North America experiences an average snowfall of 10.47 cm during January, occurring over 11 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in North America during January?

The average wind speed in North America during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

North America snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover North America’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, North America sees 11 snowy days during January, with approximately 10.5 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in North America

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for North Americas January weather 💧
Typically, North America has 13 rainy days in January with a total of 113.8 mm of rainfall.

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