Weather on January 6 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 6 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 6th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -5°C and lows near -13°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 6th was in 2007 (7°C average), while the coldest was 1994 (-24°C) — a 55°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 54% of recorded January 6th dates, with snow falling 41% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 9.1"). The last decade has been 2.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 6th 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 | -9°C (16°F) | -12°C (11°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -9°C (15°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.24" |
| 2023 | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.18" |
| 2022 | -3°C (27°F) | -- | 0.2" |
| 2021 | -2°C (28°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | -5°C (23°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.24" |
| 2019 | 1°C (33°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -21°C (-6°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -7°C (19°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 1°C (34°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -9°C (15°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.27" |
| 2014 | 6°C (42°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 1.58" |
| 2013 | -4°C (24°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.59" |
| 2012 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -6°C (22°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -3°C (26°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.16" |
| 2008 | 5°C (41°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.23" |
| 2006 | -4°C (24°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -10°C (14°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.75" |
| 2004 | -11°C (13°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -2°C (29°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.08" |
| 2002 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.4" |
| 2001 | -3°C (27°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 3°C (37°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -4°C (24°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.1" |
| 1998 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.08" |
| 1997 | -1°C (31°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.12" |
| 1996 | -17°C (2°F) | -29°C (-21°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 1.47" |
| 1994 | -19°C (-3°F) | -28°C (-19°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 1°C (33°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.02" |
| 1990 | -2°C (29°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.12" |
| 1989 | -12°C (10°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -19°C (-3°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.38" |
| 1986 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -11°C (12°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.02" |
| 1983 | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.14" |
| 1982 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.26" |
| 1981 | -4°C (25°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 1.78" |
| 1980 | -7°C (19°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.18" |
| 1979 | -7°C (19°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -13°C (8°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.12" |
| 1977 | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.28" |
| 1976 | -2°C (28°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.08" |
| 1975 | -6°C (22°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.15" |
| 1974 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.13" |
| 1973 | -17°C (1°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -5°C (23°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0.25" |
| 1971 | -3°C (27°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |