Weather on January 15 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 15th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings frigid winter weather, with average highs around -8°C and lows near -15°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 15th was in 1995 (5°C average), while the coldest was 1994 (-29°C) — a 62°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded January 15th dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.2"). The last decade has been 6.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 15th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1°C (34°F) | -16°C (4°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -3°C (27°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.04" |
| 2022 | -18°C (-1°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.02" |
| 2020 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.36" |
| 2019 | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -14°C (6°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -6°C (22°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -7°C (19°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -3°C (26°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.08" |
| 2014 | 2°C (36°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -1°C (31°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -14°C (6°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.46" |
| 2010 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -20°C (-4°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.06" |
| 2007 | -5°C (23°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.71" |
| 2006 | -14°C (7°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -21°C (-6°F) | -29°C (-20°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -12°C (11°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | -- |
| 2002 | -4°C (24°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.48" |
| 2001 | -6°C (21°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.33" |
| 2000 | -11°C (12°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.53" |
| 1999 | -8°C (17°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.52" |
| 1998 | -9°C (16°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.2" |
| 1997 | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.38" |
| 1996 | -17°C (1°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 4.01" |
| 1994 | -28°C (-18°F) | -31°C (-23°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -8°C (18°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.04" |
| 1992 | -22°C (-7°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -8°C (17°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.18" |
| 1989 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -3°C (27°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.14" |
| 1987 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.06" |
| 1986 | -15°C (5°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -13°C (9°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -18°C (-1°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.16" |
| 1982 | -12°C (11°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -11°C (13°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -12°C (11°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.12" |
| 1978 | -14°C (6°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.04" |
| 1977 | -13°C (9°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.03" |
| 1976 | -15°C (5°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.05" |
| 1975 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.15" |
| 1974 | -10°C (14°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.56" |
| 1973 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -14°C (6°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -11°C (12°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |