January weather forecast
Fort McMurray, Canada

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fort McMurray, Canada, is an extremely cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -11.6°C (11.1°F) and an average low of -19.6°C (-3.3°F).

Temperature

January is the month when Fort McMurray, Canada, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -11.6°C (11.1°F) and a low of -19.6°C (-3.3°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month in Fort McMurray.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.2 rainfall days, and 314mm (12.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort McMurray, Canada, in January, during 15.3 snowfall days, 112mm (4.41") of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort McMurray, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.4 days and aggregates up to 731mm (28.78") of snow.

Daylight

In Fort McMurray, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort McMurray, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Fort McMurray?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging -11.6°C (11.1°F) and a minimum average of -19.6°C (-3.3°F).

How cold is January in Fort McMurray?

During January, Fort McMurray experiences an average high-temperature of -11.6°C (11.1°F) and a low-temperature of -19.6°C (-3.3°F).

What is the most humid month in Fort McMurray?

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month in Fort McMurray, Canada.

What is the average humidity in January in Fort McMurray?

The average relative humidity in January in Fort McMurray is 94%.

How much does it rain in Fort McMurray in January?

In January, in Fort McMurray, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort McMurray in January?

In Fort McMurray, in January, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 112mm (4.41") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fort McMurray?

In January, the average day length in Fort McMurray is 7h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fort McMurray?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fort McMurray?

The average sunshine duration in January in Fort McMurray, Canada, is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort McMurray?

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort McMurray.

What is the UV index reading in January in Fort McMurray?

In Fort McMurray, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average temperature in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: -11.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -19.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average pressure in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average humidity in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 112mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and April (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average snowfall days in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average UV index in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average visibility in January - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

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