Brisk Start to January in Toronto
Bundle up, Toronto! As of 7:00 AM, the temperature is sitting at a frosty -13°C with mostly cloudy skies. Winds from the north at 22 km/h make it feel like a bone-chilling -22°C. Humidity is at 71%, with a barometric pressure of 102.3 kPa and rising. Visibility stretches to an impressive 24 km, so while it’s cold, at least you can see where you’re going!
Today’s Forecast: A Game of Sun and Cloud
Expect a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day as the wind shifts northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The high temperature will climb to a not-so-balmy -7°C, though it’ll feel more like -16°C with the wind chill. The UV index remains low at 1, so no need for sunscreen—just layers of warm clothing.
Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy as winds ease up, becoming light after midnight. The mercury dips to -12°C, with wind chills as low as -19°C. Time to hunker down with a warm drink!
Thursday: Sun Peeks Through
Thursday promises a mix of sun and cloud, clearing early in the afternoon. Northwest winds continue at 20 km/h, keeping the day brisk with a high of -4°C. Wind chills of -18°C in the morning will improve slightly to -10°C by the afternoon. By nighttime, cloudy periods will roll in, with temperatures dropping to -10°C.
Looking Ahead: Snowy Weekend Vibes
Friday will bring overcast skies and a high of -2°C, with snow expected Friday night as temperatures fall to -7°C. The weekend looks like a continuation of winter’s beauty, with a 40% chance of snow on Saturday and highs around -2°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
Did you know the record high for January 8 in Toronto was a balmy 13.5°C in 2008? Conversely, the record low was a frigid -25.0°C in 1968. We’re somewhere in the middle today, but certainly leaning toward the chillier side of history.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Layer up with thermals, a windproof jacket, and a cozy scarf to fend off that biting wind chill. Don’t forget gloves and a hat—frostbite is no joke!
Toronto Weather Trivia
Toronto’s winters are moderated by Lake Ontario, which prevents extreme temperatures—though it doesn’t feel that way when the wind chill dips below -20°C!
