Weather on January 7 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 7 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 7th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -6°C and lows near -13°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 7th was in 2008 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1996 (-23°C) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 57% of recorded January 7th dates, with snow falling 45% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 7.2"). The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 7th 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 | 0°C (32°F) | -9°C (16°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -6°C (21°F) | -11°C (12°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -4°C (24°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.43" |
| 2023 | -6°C (21°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.08" |
| 2022 | -9°C (16°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2021 | -3°C (27°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 0°C (32°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.06" |
| 2019 | -11°C (12°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.4" |
| 2018 | -9°C (16°F) | -28°C (-19°F) | 0.47" |
| 2017 | -11°C (12°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 0°C (32°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -18°C (0°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | -14°C (6°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -2°C (28°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 1°C (34°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.08" |
| 2011 | -6°C (22°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.26" |
| 2010 | -6°C (21°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -7°C (19°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 1.43" |
| 2008 | 9°C (48°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 1.3" |
| 2007 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.44" |
| 2006 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.28" |
| 2005 | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -11°C (12°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -1°C (30°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.49" |
| 2002 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -6°C (21°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.16" |
| 2000 | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.06" |
| 1999 | -13°C (8°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.6" |
| 1997 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | -16°C (3°F) | -29°C (-21°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -3°C (26°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.05" |
| 1994 | -16°C (4°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0.86" |
| 1993 | 0°C (32°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.06" |
| 1992 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -14°C (7°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 2°C (35°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.08" |
| 1989 | 3°C (38°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.48" |
| 1988 | -16°C (3°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -18°C (-1°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -14°C (7°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.32" |
| 1984 | -14°C (6°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.54" |
| 1982 | -7°C (20°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -4°C (24°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.08" |
| 1980 | 2°C (36°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.04" |
| 1979 | -6°C (21°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.3" |
| 1978 | -5°C (23°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.28" |
| 1977 | -6°C (22°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.13" |
| 1976 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.08" |
| 1975 | -3°C (27°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.18" |
| 1974 | -4°C (25°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.05" |
| 1973 | -19°C (-3°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 0°C (32°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.05" |
| 1971 | -3°C (26°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |