Weather on January 17 in Ottawa

Historical weather data for January 17 in Ottawa, Canada

Avg High-7°C (19°F)
Avg Low-17°C (2°F)
Warmest19882°C
Coldest1982-26°C

Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA

About This Date

January 17th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings frigid winter weather, with average highs around -7°C and lows near -17°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 17th was in 1988 (2°C average), while the coldest was 1982 (-26°C) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 50% of recorded January 17th dates, with snow falling 25% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.1"). The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for January 17th 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

YearHighLowPrecip
2026-6°C (21°F)-14°C (6°F)--
2025-2°C (29°F)-8°C (18°F)--
2024-9°C (16°F)-18°C (0°F)0"
2023-2°C (28°F)-16°C (4°F)0.29"
2022-4°C (24°F)-16°C (4°F)2.17"
20211°C (33°F)-7°C (19°F)0.09"
2020-15°C (5°F)-20°C (-4°F)0"
2019-13°C (9°F)-24°C (-11°F)0"
2018-5°C (23°F)-18°C (-1°F)0.02"
2017-1°C (30°F)-10°C (14°F)0.68"
2016-7°C (20°F)-18°C (0°F)0.29"
2015-16°C (4°F)-26°C (-14°F)0.02"
20140°C (32°F)-5°C (23°F)0.04"
2013-14°C (7°F)-16°C (3°F)0"
20122°C (36°F)-9°C (15°F)0.41"
2011-14°C (6°F)-26°C (-15°F)0"
20101°C (33°F)-7°C (20°F)0"
2009-15°C (5°F)-24°C (-12°F)0.06"
2008-4°C (25°F)-13°C (9°F)0"
2007-16°C (4°F)-24°C (-11°F)0"
20062°C (35°F)-17°C (2°F)1.95"
2005-12°C (10°F)-17°C (2°F)0"
2004-12°C (11°F)-19°C (-2°F)0.35"
2003-11°C (12°F)-24°C (-12°F)0"
2002-1°C (30°F)-10°C (14°F)0.2"
2001-9°C (16°F)-22°C (-7°F)--
2000-18°C (-1°F)-27°C (-16°F)0"
19995°C (41°F)-3°C (26°F)0"
1998-7°C (19°F)-11°C (12°F)0"
1997-21°C (-6°F)-30°C (-22°F)0.1"
19966°C (42°F)-13°C (8°F)0.02"
19952°C (35°F)-2°C (29°F)0"
1994-11°C (13°F)-24°C (-12°F)0.12"
19931°C (33°F)-3°C (27°F)0.03"
1992-13°C (8°F)-27°C (-17°F)0.21"
19911°C (34°F)-1°C (30°F)0.04"
19907°C (44°F)-5°C (23°F)0.92"
19892°C (36°F)-12°C (11°F)0.14"
19885°C (41°F)0°C (32°F)0.81"
1987-9°C (16°F)-22°C (-7°F)0"
19865°C (41°F)-14°C (6°F)0"
1985-16°C (3°F)-22°C (-8°F)0.3"
1984-11°C (13°F)-22°C (-8°F)0.02"
1983-12°C (11°F)-17°C (1°F)0"
1982-24°C (-11°F)-28°C (-19°F)0"
1981-12°C (10°F)-17°C (2°F)0"
19802°C (35°F)-7°C (19°F)0.14"
1979-17°C (1°F)-25°C (-13°F)0.38"
1978-8°C (17°F)-23°C (-10°F)0.5"
1977-21°C (-6°F)-24°C (-12°F)0"
1976-17°C (2°F)-23°C (-9°F)0"
1975-13°C (8°F)-23°C (-10°F)0"
1974-20°C (-4°F)-24°C (-11°F)0"
19734°C (40°F)-1°C (30°F)0"
1972-3°C (27°F)-26°C (-14°F)0.08"
1971-18°C (-1°F)-29°C (-21°F)0"

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